A commentary about electric-car drivers, written by Peter Murray and published April 23, caught my attention. Murray is of the opinion that elected officials both state and federal have proclaimed their support of electric vehicle charging stations nationwide. I understand his concern: He has an electric car and he can’t go from point A to […]
2021
Posted inTimes Record
The Recycle Bin: Any way you slice it, scraps can’t get mixed with pizza boxes
I have some new news and a caution this week about pizza boxes. While there is still some dispute among the public and the paper processers, it turns out that pizza boxes are often considered a minor exception to some of the rules of recycling cardboard. According to Westrock, one of the world’s largest producers […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Reporting indicates need for change at the top of Maine State Police
The recent articles on the Maine State Police by the Portland Press Herald and Bangor Daily News are quite alarming. I am a strong supporter of police officers, but it is clear that a change has to happen at the top of the MSP. I feel for the many Maine troopers who are doing an […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: A nickname honoring everything left behind in Armenia
Every family has its favorites. In mine, there is Uncle Armen. Call to mind Alan Arkin. In any movie, ever, but let’s say “Little Miss Sunshine” because that’s my favorite. OK, got it? Great. That’s my Uncle Armen. Seriously, they could be identical twins, and the voice and accent? Same. Which isn’t really shocking given […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Restaurant closures ripple throughout the local economy
From farmers to printers, an array of suppliers that rely on Portland’s booming food scene have had to rethink how they operate.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
COVID-19 cases in Maine schools rise to highest levels of the pandemic
School officials say the increase is a reflection of community spread, not transmission in schools, and several are continuing with plans to increase in-person learning.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
The Wrap: Pigeons, pink waffles and blueberry wine
A new Portland restaurant draws its name from the city-dwelling birds, and the Ocean restaurant in the Cape Arundel Inn & Resort opens Friday.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Through My Lens: It’s National Arab American Heritage Month
We celebrate Arab American Heritage Month this month by recognizing the Arab Americans who are making a difference in our communities. Our state of Maine has a growing and thriving number of Arabic-speaking communities, most of which can be found in Augusta, Westbrook and Portland. Of the 22 countries in the Arab League, most of […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Make financial wellness part of parenting
April is National Youth Financial Education Month and an opportunity to talk with your kids about money management and good financial habits.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: To be effective, law enforcement must be transparent
Both your series on the Maine State Police sharing of records and Bill Nemitz’s column on April 22 (“Feeling, more than ever, the weight of a police badge,” Page B1) are illustrative. The responsibility that comes with the badge is part of the power that one who wears it wields. Transparency is the currency of […]