At a recent Falmouth School Board meeting that was open to the community, the discussion centered on whether or not Falmouth schools should maintain the current hybrid plan with all-virtual Wednesdays or move to an in-person Wednesday model with two separate cohorts. At the onset, momentum seemed in favor of the latter option, likely influenced […]
2021
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Create new vaccine category for ‘medically fragile,’ ‘essential employees’
It is disappointing that President Biden and Gov. Mills bowed to pressure from the powerful teacher unions, deciding to open up vaccinations to school staff before others similarly placed. Both President Biden and Gov. Mills received my vote, and I am a past member of several unions. I believe in unions, but I believe more […]
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Congress is broken. Earmarks might actually help.
Restoring the practice – with safeguards in place, and perhaps a new name – would encourage compromise and moderation.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Portland shelter licensing effort should respect neighbors
Licensing and buffering requirements should focus on density, proximity of residences and providers’ willingness to work with people who live nearby.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Sen. Collins’ reversal on the Equality Act is a betrayal of our community
Confirming anti-LGBTQ+ judges, embracing a hate group’s support and flip-flopping on federal anti-bias protections aren’t the actions of an ally.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: For multi-stakeholder capitalism, the future is now
Androscoggin Bank recently became a Certified B Corporation and looks forward to showing that businesses that pair purpose with performance can not only survive, but also thrive, its CEO says.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sierra Club Maine: The power of community organizing and the truth about fracked gas
The withdrawal of Summit Natural Gas’ planned midcoast pipeline extension is a win for our health, our planet and our economy.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Phyllis Mitchell
SANFORD – Phyllis (McCluer Gillings) Mitchell, 94, of Sanford, departed this life on Feb. 26, 2021 at the Lodges Care Center …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: James R. Fahey
WESTBROOK – James R. Fahey, 75, passed away March 3, 2021 at Maine Medical Center with his family by his side. …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Raymond “Skip” Tremblay
WESTBROOK – To say Raymond “Skip” Tremblay was loved by many is an understatement. His sudden passing early March 2, 2021 …