The member-driven spending initiatives, with guardrails in place, could fund critical projects in Maine.
2021
Maine Voices: Faulty arguments pressed against Belfast land-based salmon farm
An activist group is misrepresenting a project that has been approved by regulators.
Indie Film: Bath filmmaker emerging from lockdown with three new movies
Cody Alexander Curtis returned to his home state in 2018 and has kept busy.
Letter to the Editor: Vaccine law discriminates against religious objectors
With the passing of L.D. 798 into a law, which is scheduled to take effect on Sept. 1, Maine became one of only five states in our nation to enforce government-mandated childhood vaccination for access to K-12 education. The law removed long-standing religious exemptions which previously allowed parents to make personal medical decisions for their […]
Letter to the Editor: Don’t blame Collins for 2020 campaign tone
There is no doubt that the 2020 Maine Senate race set a record in terms of the money spent and the negative tone. We should all be committed to ensuring this record remains unbroken. Avoiding a repeat of history, however, requires an honest assessment of the past. A recent column, “Public’s bleak view of Congress […]
John L. Micek: So much for a transitional presidency
What caretaker presidency? If you thought President Joe Biden was going to be content whiling away his four years at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, serving, as he once described himself, as a “transition[al]” candidate and president, then the last few weeks should put that misconception to rest. Even if he stopped at the $1.9 trillion American […]
Tap Lines: Belleflower’s opening in East Bayside marks start of better days
The new brewery, owned by former employees of Boston’s Trillium, moved into the space occupied by now-closed Brewery Extrava.
Diverse group of 24 people running for 9 seats on Portland’s charter commission
The panel will have authority to recommend major changes to the city’s charter, although any reforms would need to be approved in a future citywide vote.
Face the Music: A look back at live indoor shows as they start to slowly return
One writer and three venue owners and managers recall some favorite concerts at Maine venues.
Letters: Support Carbon Cashback; Brunswick should partner with ecomaine; Pro Act would harm freelancers; Limiting voting paves way for fascism
Support Carbon Cashback policies Many are frightened by global warming and feel unable to do anything about it. Instead of feeling helpless, use your power and support a policy called Carbon Cashback. It’s simple in concept and simple to support. With Carbon Cashback the government puts a fee on fossil fuels as they are extracted […]
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