When a government agency is given enormous power, it must be transparent in how that power is used.
2021
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: New Gloucester selectman is no racist
You don’t have to know George Colby to be outraged – at the influence of the left. Colby is a selectman from New Gloucester who is accused of racism. A petition to recall him is underway. After the Pledge of Allegiance at a town meeting on Dec. 3, Colby stated: “Liberty and justice for all, […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: Jan. 20
Hires, promotions, appointments The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine has elected Berman & Simmons attorney Jodi Nofsinger as president of its board of directors. Nofsinger has served on the board since 2009, most recently as vice president and equity officer. “It is an absolute honor to be the newest board president for the ACLU of […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: Jan. 20
Movin’ on up Teacher of year nominations open Nominations are now open for the 2021 County Teachers of the Year and 2022 Maine Teacher of the Year. Members of the public are encouraged to nominate educators who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and who inspire the achievement of all students. “We know that Maine teachers […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Back-to-office plans vary widely among Portland-area employers
A survey of more than 160 companies in Greater Portland showed that a majority of firms don’t know when their workers will return to the office.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Trump panel found nothing behind voter fraud obsession
I find it perplexing to see some, like Walter J. Eno (“Letter to the editor: Addressing fraud at the polls is not voter suppression,” Jan. 12), are still caught in the obsession with widespread voter fraud. I don’t use the term lightly, but how else can the fanatical need to find something that no one […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: To honor our lost fishermen, we must act
In 2020, there were 7 commercial fishing-related fatalities with a Maine nexus. The fishing community, lawmakers and regulators must work together to develop solutions that save lives.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Impeachment can wait – put functioning government first
We need to approve the Cabinet, pass an infrastructure bill and accelerate the COVID vaccine’s distribution.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What do we ethically owe those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 may be a threat to the unvaccinated for years. But once the vaccine supply is secure, other Americans will want to resume travel, parties and business.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Capitol’s cleaning crew deserves our gratitude – now and in the future
There is no shame in cleaning for a living. But there is shame in knowing before we see the photos what the cleaning crew will look like and feeling OK with keeping it that way.