Military notes for April 27.
2021
Guest column: Helping Maine food banks key to addressing major crises
In a just society, no person and no family should be going without nutritious food. That commitment should hold true at all times, especially when we are all pulling together to face down a crisis as we have done now for over a year. That’s why I have introduced LD 1299, An Act To Permit […]
Guest column: Maine needs tighter regulations to preserve its aquaculture industry
In his recent guest column (“Wealthy landowners attempting rule change threatens Maine’s working waterfront,” The Times Record, April 21), Sebastian Belle is quick to lay blame on a “few wealthy landowners” for “attacking the many who make their living on the water.” While that scenario makes for good theater, it is nothing more than a […]
Commentary: Sens. King, Collins should give D.C. residents the same rights as Mainers
People who live in the nation’s capital lack not only voting representation in Congress but also sovereignty over local affairs.
Our View: Inmates of Maine’s prisons, jails need vaccines, too
The state is leading the nation in distributing COVID vaccines, except to one vulnerable group.
Northern Meetings: April 29-May 6
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 5/4 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 5/5 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Wed. 5/5 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Falmouth Town council meetings are on Falmouth Community TV Channel 1301 or the online stream. See falmouthme.org for Zoom […]
Community outreach finds its culinary footing during the pandemic
A local network of restaurants, delivery drivers and social services formed in March of 2020. More than a year later, they are still serving people in need with meals and social connection.
Letter to the editor: Lack of outreach by city at root of flap over social services office move
Portland should have engaged clients and neighbors before rolling out a plan to move Health and Human Services offices next to a proposed college dorm.