If lawmakers fail to do enough for low-income Americans, both individuals and the economy will face long-term consequences.
2021
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Censure a more viable option than impeachment trial
Susan Collins has it right: Censure Donald Trump, forgo an impeachment trial and move ahead. It’s clear that a trial will not result in a conviction. It’s also clear that it will change few minds. Former President Trump will be able to boast that he was acquitted, that the whole endeavor was simply another witch […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine community colleges train over 10,000 in COVID-19 readiness
The state’s community colleges and industry groups are offering simple online training on how people can stay safe and in business during the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: A new whiskey bar, bagels are back, and more sushi
Looking for Super Bowl snacks and Valentine’s Day dinners? We have those too.
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: 2021 Business Outlook: Big policy decisions will shape 2021 and beyond
This is the last chapter in a four-part series where we’ve been previewing the important business aspects that we’ll need to focus on in the year ahead. The goal is to help our citizens understand where our businesses are at, and let them know how we can help them thrive in 2021. In Part I, […]
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: He pleaded for a hospital bed, only to die outside his prison cell
Two years after Andrew Leighton’s death inside the Maine State Prison, his family wants their day in court.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Letter: The danger of delaying justice
If the insurrection of January the 6th in Washington D.C. had been done by a foreign country there are laws in place that would bring those responsible to swift justice. I am appalled that our country does not have the proper tools (laws) to deal with domestic terrorism. This does not make sense. Terrorism, domestic or […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Can Senate impeachment foes be swayed by facts?
Re:”Nearly all GOP senators vote against impeachment trial” (Jan. 27, Page A2): A cynic and pessimist would read this Associated Press article, regarding the Senate procedural vote of Jan. 26, and think that the Republican senators’ objection to impeachment as being unconstitutional demonstrate continued spineless behavior and fear of retaliation from a twice-impeached former president […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: Feb. 3
Spreading sanitizer in SoPo Hires, promotions, appointments The Telling Room youth writing and publishing program recently welcomed Rylan Hynes as its new communications manager. Hynes, who grew up in South Portland, was awarded a Martin Dibner Fellowship in 2020 by the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. New officer and honorary trustee appointments for the Susan […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: Feb. 3
Spreading sanitizer in SoPo Hires, promotions, appointments The Telling Room youth writing and publishing program recently welcomed Rylan Hynes as its new communications manager. Hynes, who grew up in South Portland, was awarded a Martin Dibner Fellowship in 2020 by the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. New officer and honorary trustee appointments for the Susan […]