Senate Democrats must unite to block the filibuster and pass 2 bills that will expand access to voting.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Restaurants reopen after a long winter
Coffee-centric treats for Maine Restaurant Week, and Standard Baking oven gets refurbished.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: March 3
Oakhurst celebrates a century in business Only a handful of Maine companies have lasted 100 years, and Oakhurst now joins that iconic list. Long known as the “The Natural Goodness of Maine,” President and CEO John Bennett says the 100-year anniversary is more than just a celebration. “When most companies celebrate an anniversary, it’s usually […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: At risk? You’re last to get vaccinated under Maine’s new policy
Those most at risk of severe infection include not only older Mainers but also frontline workers and people without homes.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Letter: Trump’s ‘get even’ philosophy resulted in capitol riot
Gordon Weil in his commentary “Political parties today: Democrats and Anti-Democrats,” (The Times Record, Feb. 26) stated: “Driven by intense personal ambition, Trump did not have much of a policy of his own… .” I would further suggest that Trump had no policy at all and was driven by something way more sinister, imbedded deep […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Freeport bridge plan would create hazard – vote ‘no’
While I agree with the Connect Freeport vision of making Freeport more pedestrian- and bicyclist-friendly, I believe the proposed 12-foot-wide paths on the two bridges being rebuilt will actually create a significant safety hazard. Since the paths are proposed on only one side of each bridge, bicyclists heading west on Mallett Drive and east on […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Updated Q&A: Are there exceptions to Maine’s age-based vaccine eligibility? And can I eat dinner with friends?
The number of vaccination sites in Maine is poised to top 150 with the addition of Hannaford, Walgreens and Walmart pharmacies.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Guest column: Maine should look to nurses in health policy leadership
Gov. Janet Mills is facing many challenges, with a surging pandemic and its economic devastation at the top of the list. The arduous process of choosing hundreds of appointees to staff state agencies to manage these crises, is on-going. As president of the Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists, I would entreat Gov. Mills to consider […]
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: Spring brings more to do in the Midcoast, despite pandemic
Looking Forward to Spring By: Cory King Oh, the joys of false spring! I’ve lived in Maine long enough to know that spring comes thrice before actually arriving in earnest. Nevertheless, the slight thaw of this past weekend has me thinking about what lies ahead for all of us. Many groups and activities are being […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine’s new vaccine distribution policy easier but not better
Gov. Mills and Dr. Nirav Shah have done an admirable job of leadership during this pandemic. Their push for face masks and social distancing, all while balancing needs, has been a hard task and their work is truly commendable. However, they seem to have succumbed to “COVID fatigue.” How else to explain their recent abrupt […]