A small group of undocumented immigrants brought here as children offer invaluable contributions to our country and should be allowed to stay.
2021
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine women bearing brunt of pandemic
A year of COVID-19 has shown that we depend on women, particularly moms, in ways that limit their lives and slow the state economy.
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Letter: Proposed law would combat voter suppression
With state legislative bodies back in session for the year, many policymakers are scrambling to form new voter suppression laws. After a highly divisive election year when our democratic values were tested as a nation, it is important now more than ever to pass the federal For the People Act (also known as H.R. 1) […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: March 17
Open for business Camden Dermatology & Mohs Surgery, based in Rockport, is pleased to announce the opening of a new location at 144 U.S. Route 1 in Scarborough. “I couldn’t be happier with the opportunity to expand in Southern Maine,” said Dr. Kerry Lavigne, owner of Camden Dermatology & Mohs Surgery. “We’re just down the […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Vaccine passports don’t have to work to be effective
The United States should develop a system to verify inoculations but not necessarily use it.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Capitol Police chief still on sidelines, 2 months after social media posts surfaced
State officials say they are still reviewing whether Chief Russell Gauvin violated state policy with Facebook posts that, among other things, questioned the validity of the presidential election.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Divisive language fuels further polarization
As I read Bruce Poliquin’s column last week, “We must protect sacred right to vote, freely and fairly” (March 13, Page A9), I found myself growing frustrated and irritated. It wasn’t as much the opinion he gave, as the words he chose. Our national dialogue, which is often guided by our elected leaders, has been […]
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: More comfort food, and cocktails-to-go stay
Portland gets a grilled cheese restaurant, while South Portland gets a ‘knishery.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Irish brothers from Machias fought, won Revolution’s first naval battle
Two months after Minutemen routed English troops, the six O’Briens seized three invading vessels in ‘the Lexington of the Sea.’
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Stimulus checks will go to many who don’t need help
I believe that Megan McArdle is correct in her recent syndicated Washington Post column (“Stimulus checks are the least defensible part of relief bill,” March 12, Page A13). The inclusion of stimulus checks in the recent spending bill is indefensible. So were all the other stimulus checks being passed out since George W. Bush opened […]