2021 – Page 2950 – The Portland Press Herald

Bill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion

A county commission meeting? Try theater of the absurd

by Bill Nemitz February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

Androscoggin County’s anti-mask resolution is history. Stay tuned for the recall drive.

The Forecaster

Over Easy: My friend Mike

by Bob Kalish February 19, 2021February 17, 2021

It took years for me to find out that Michael Fessier Jr. was no longer with us. According to an online news site, he succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2014. I’m writing about Mike Fessier because when I was just starting out in the writing game in the early 1960s, I was in a situation […]

Letters

Letter to the editor: Carbon dividend bill in line with trend away from fossil fuels

February 19, 2021February 18, 2021

Rep. Maggie O’Neil and Anna Siegel (Maine Voices, Feb. 15) are right about the risk of investing Maine’s pension funds in fossil fuels as momentum builds worldwide for transitioning from fossil fuels. The 116th Congress saw at least seven bills imposing fees on fossil fuels to reduce their use. Four of these bills were bipartisan. […]

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Letters to the editor, Feb. 19

February 19, 2021February 15, 2021

Don’t be concerned about getting vaccine To the editor, My wife and I had the experience of going to the MaineHealth Vaccination Center at Scarborough Downs last week. Not being fond of needles, we spent the night before wondering what it would be like. We have to say we were very impressed! Kudos to the […]

Letters

Letter to the editor: Locally gathered data support limits on tank emissions

February 19, 2021February 18, 2021

As a person diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, I am concerned with all efforts to protect air quality. I am grateful to live in South Portland because the citizens and the city have repeatedly and proactively taken action to protect the health and safety of all members of our community. The most recent focus […]

Times Record Opinion

Gordon Weil: Collins shows courage for Trump impeachment vote, gets a bum rap

by Gordon L. Weil Guest column February 19, 2021February 17, 2021

Seven Republican senators, including Maine’s Susan Collins, voted to convict Donald Trump, and they are getting a bum rap. It’s not because of attacks from home-state Republicans for disloyalty; it’s because some pundits suggest they assumed no risk in voting against Trump thanks to immunity resulting from their not facing voters in the near future. […]

Times Record

Letter: Collins’ COVID bill keeps restaurant afloat

February 19, 2021February 18, 2021

Our restaurant, like most others, runs on razor-thin margins even during the best of times, which is why the past 11 months have been so difficult for the industry. Thankfully, we’ve been able to qualify for two rounds of Sen. Susan Collins’ Paycheck Protection Program, which has allowed us to stay afloat, adapt and keep […]

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Biden’s relief bill – good economics, even better politics?

by Michael Hillard and Michael Cauvel Special to the Press Herald February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

The proposal provides a safety net to businesses, workers and local governments and supports a ‘whole of government’ strategy to control and end the pandemic.