I have recently witnessed a great deal of patriotism expressed in the flying of our nation’s flag. I feel it is important at this time to remind people of the official flag protocol. • If the flag is flown at night there should be a light shining on it. • It should never be flown […]
2021
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills has a chance to fill key energy post as LePage appointee’s PUC term ends
The 6-year term of Bruce Williamson, an economist who was nominated to the Maine Public Utilities Commission by then-Gov. Paul LePage in 2015, ended in March.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Creating separate child protection agency is a bad move
The proposal in the Maine Legislature to separate the Office of Child Services from the Department of Health and Human Services and create a new agency may be well-intentioned, but it is totally misguided. Before moving to Maine I was an executive with two nonprofit agencies in Connecticut charged with child protection and services, dealing […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Collins’ bill would close adoption loophole
As the proud parents of four children (three of them adopted), we are so pleased to see Sen. Collins working to close a cruel oversight in federal law with the introduction of the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2021. Picture this: Your family legally adopts a child from another country and over the years you grow […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charter commission must tackle dissatisfaction with Portland government
Three areas to address: Accountability, responsiveness and increasing voter participation.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school umps have a new perspective on balls and strikes
Because of COVID-19 social distancing protocols, home plate umpires are not situated directly behind the catcher this spring in baseball and softball.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Robert J. and Theresa F. Guerette
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Robert J. Guerette, 94, and Theresa F. (Leclerc) Guerette, 90, of Old Orchard Beach, are reunited, having …
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Swayman records first shutout as Bruins complete back-to-back sweep of Islanders
Jeremy Swayman makes 25 saves and Boston gains more ground in the East Division playoff race with a 3-0 win.
Posted inNation & World, News
Chicago police critics call for charges in shooting of boy
Viewers reacted with outrage and grief to newly released bodycam video that shows an officer fatally shoot a 13-year-old less than a second after the boy dropped a handgun, turned toward the officer and began raising his hands.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Mitchell injured in Utah’s win over Indiana
Donovan Mitchell sprains his ankle after scoring 22 points in a 119-111 victory.