Maine should take steps to keep parents out of prison and jail, and help kids in the process.
2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Things to Do: Films, dance classes and a virtual cabaret
The Sweded Film Festival for Creative Re-Creations features low-budget remakes of popular films.
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Commentary: The unemployment rate you see in headlines ignores millions of people without work – here’s a better way to tell how many need a job
Many economists would agree that the official U.S. unemployment rate is an inadequate measure of actual labor market conditions. Although this is one of the most cited pieces of data on the economy as a whole, not many people understand how this indicator is calculated and who is and – more importantly – who isn’t […]
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Lines are being drawn in the next election for Maine governor
No other Republicans are stepping forward as former two-term Gov. Paul Lepage lobs shots at Democratic incumbent Janet Mills.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Learning lessons from 1/6 Capitol siege
Having made a commitment to nonviolence, I certainly do not condone the invasion of the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6. However, I do believe it could be a learning experience, in a whole host of ways, related to civics and democracy. I also believe the elected officials, their staff and the workers in the Capitol […]
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Letter to the Editor: Salmon farm would spoil Acadia views
As a small-business owner and a regular small-boat sailor in Frenchman Bay, I am writing to say I’m worried about the recent proposal to put sea pens in Frenchman Bay. My business depends on Acadia National Park, with unspoiled scenery of the ocean next to mountain peaks, miles of trails, trees and wildlife attracting millions […]
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Letter to the Editor: Capitol Police chief disqualified by posts
Maine Capitol Police Chief Russell Gauvin has apologized for social media posts expressing hostility toward Black Lives Matter protesters and questioning the validity of U.S. elections.
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More renters seek help as relief program struggles to keep up
The state reports there are 2,000 rent relief applications filed before Dec. 31 still being processed, and renters say they are running out of savings.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Maine Idea: Moderation Not a Ticket to Success
In the national media, the words “Susan Collins” and “powerful” are connected so often they almost seem synonymous. True, some of the references are to a potential chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Committee, but it’s also safe to say that Collins’s re-election to a Maine-record fifth term has wowed the New York Times, Politico, et. […]
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Indie Film: ‘Commie High’ a lesson in determination and flexibility
The documentary about the success of a Michigan ‘hippie school’ is streaming through PMA Films.