I am writing in response your editorial of April 8. I was especially struck by the headline, “Ocean wind industry arrives at the right time.” To be sure, good jobs with benefits are always timely for Maine. We never have enough, but why now? I recall having the good fortune, during the Baldacci administration, to […]
2021
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: People of all ages need to learn financial literacy
April is National Financial Literacy Month. When it comes to awareness months, this one probably isn’t top of mind to commemorate, but it should be. Basic money management—saving, budgeting, investing, even paying down debt—is a fundamental skill to perfect all year long, and yet, this topic typically only grabs people’s attention during the month of […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Take a garden stroll to the sound of music at Thompson’s Point
Classical Uprising returns with a sound installation and a plea for mindfulness.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Unlikely techie hopes to make her mark with simple online tool
With help from a young software developer, Kym Dakin of Yarmouth battles Zoom fatigue with a bookmarking application called Nugget.
Posted inDo This
Things to Do: Local art and theater and a musical from across the pond
Check out art exhibits at Speedwell Projects and a Mayo Street Arts Pop-Up Gallery
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: League of Women Voters backs primary reform
A recent letter to the editor of this paper (“Offer Mainers voter freedom – support top-two open primary” April 3) might have left some confusion about where the League of Women Voters stands on semi-open primaries. Let there be no mistake: we emphatically support L.D. 231 sponsored by Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to establish semi-open […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: ‘Nighthawks’ filmmakers know the art of the trailer
The short film is still in post-production, but the teaser will give you a sense of the talent behind it.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Live Music Lineup: Broadway tunes from Biddeford and an Elton John tribute in Ogunquit
You can also stream a performance by singer Natále from the Camden Opera House.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Closing disparities in health care critical to Maine’s well-being
Mainers face health challenges based on race, gender and which part of the state they live in. A new office within the Mills administration can help.
Posted inDo This, Food
Bar Guide: Parkside ‘bardega’ redefines convenience store
Quinn’s opened a year ago in the Mellen Street Market.