The study’s authors hope the findings will result in policy changes to better support families impacted by the criminal justice system.
2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
International print exchange results in show at the Harlow
Pittston artist Scott Minzy’s print exchange yields nearly 400 pieces of art from around the world.
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Letter to the Editor: Don’t blame minorities for racial disparities
Martin Jones’ letter (Jan. 24) states that the disparities between racial groups in our medical, political, economic and educational systems are caused by minorities themselves. He refers to the work of three very conservative African American writers who, once again, are placing the blame for the extreme disparities between the races in our country on […]
Posted inDo This, Outdoors
Where to get out and get active during the long Maine winter, weather or not
Winter during the pandemic is the time to get outside and skate, ski or snowshoe, so here are some places to go when conditions are right.
Posted inDo This
Run & Eat: Central Provisions serves up new sandwich menu with a touch of class
The Portland restaurant has reinvented itself for the winter, with a new takeout and delivery menu.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Guest column: Participation in your virtual State Legislature
We were sworn in on Dec. 4 last year to represent our communities of Topsham and Brunswick in the 130th Legislature. January marked the beginning for the first session, which will continue through June. We are back at it, but, of course, it looks very different than it did when we could convene face to […]
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Mainer helped give Biden campaign its winning look
Fairfield native Robyn Kanner was senior creative adviser to Joe Biden in his successful bid for president, helping to shape the look of logos, signs, stages, social media and more.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Maine Idea: The Curse of the Supermajority
The days of the U.S. Senate filibuster appear to be numbered. A confrontation between Democrats and the newly minority Republicans will probably wait until after former President Trump’s second impeachment trial. But to preserve this “supermajority” relic – requiring 60 votes to proceed even to a debate – the GOP would have to reverse habits […]
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Letter to the Editor: Hancock County sheriff’s politics interfere with duty
I write this letter to call for the resignation of Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane. It recently came to light that Sheriff Kane cut ties with the Ellsworth-based non-profit Healthy Acadia over a personal objection to the non-profit’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Healthy Acadia had been providing services to inmates in Hancock […]
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Face the Music: Mainer’s podcast about concert culture provides missing connection to live music
Concert Cast fuses Kyle Lamont’s personal experiences and interviews with musicians, venue owners and fans.