2021

SCARBOROUGH — For Black History Month, Enclave of Scarborough highlights a hardworking dedicated woman who has demonstrated that by having a good attitude and loving what you do, anything is possible, Mavis Akpene. This ray of light is a compassionate caregiver and entrepreneur who has worked at the Enclave of Scarborough since the building opened […]

Letters

Letter to the editor: No federal handout for Texas

February 26, 2021February 25, 2021

A loan? Fine. But it would be wrong to bail Texans out of the debacle that resulted from snubbing the more reliable – and costly – U.S. power grid.

Op-eds, Opinion

Sen. Woodsome: It’s time to lift the cap on Maine’s charter schools

by David Woodsome Special to the Press Herald February 26, 2021February 25, 2021

The limit on the public institutions is unnecessary and arbitrary, and it restricts education options for families with less money.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Joe Manchin exasperates Democrats. Here’s why they need more senators like him

by Doyle McManus Los Angeles Times February 26, 2021February 25, 2021

There’s a reason Democrats treat the senator from West Virginia with deference: He’s their 50th vote.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: National shortage of blood donations? As one upstanding citizen, it’s not my problem.

by Joshua Rosen Special to the Press Herald February 26, 2021February 25, 2021

The FDA bans gay male blood donors as a class, while others who engage in significantly higher-risk activity are still permitted to donate blood.

Lakes Region Weekly

Inside New Gloucester: Feb. 26

by Patti Mikkelsen February 26, 2021February 22, 2021

‘Sue Stories’ The New Gloucester Public Library Board of Trustees wanted to show their appreciation for Suzan Hawkins, who recently retired after serving as a librarian there for 38 years, but a party was not an option given the pandemic. Board member Tim Terranova devised a COVID-compliant plan: recording a video featuring community members recounting […]