To be clear, our reviewer says these are not the “best” vehicles, but the ones he had the most fun driving.
2021
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Declutter, destress — the right way
With the new year comes a press of the “reset” button. Start by tackling the clutter at home, and the clean streak may spark some goal-getting in other areas of your life, too. But before you go hauling everything to the garbage bin, here are some tips for starting anew with a clear environmental conscience. […]
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Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Long in the making, a moment of truth for Susan Collins
Beyond the latest impeachment, the Republican legacy of Maine’s senior senator hangs in the balance.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Police radio traffic provides details of intense, high-speed chase that led to 2 fatalities
The recording reveals that the driver of a pickup truck tossed power tools, trash and even a handgun out his window at police as he fled at speeds up to 110 mph.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Jonathan Crimmins: Going parking
One of my all-time favorite quotes comes from noted American philosopher, Lawrence Berra. You might recognize him better as Yogi Berra, the Hall of Famer. Berra once quipped, “It’s déjà vu all over again”. While this quote can and has taken on many meanings over the years it was perfect for what happened in Brunswick […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
David Treadwell: The end of an error
Is anyone really surprised? Is anyone surprised that President Trump’s rabid cult members stormed the Capitol to prevent Congress from accepting the results of the electoral college? Trump has been firing up his supporters ever since the November election, falsely claiming that it was fixed. Shortly before that invasion, Trump told them, “We’re going to […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine has contributed to the chaos in Washington
The presidential election in Maine was closer than it should have been. Many think that, but for COVID-19, Donald Trump would have won in a landslide. In the U.S. and in Maine we have so prioritized the economy over all else that it has allowed us to dismiss or minimize the autocratic behavior and tendencies […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Guest column: A new American vision
This is the third article I’ve written in this space in the past few weeks. They’ve just happened as my brain has processed our post-election public affairs. I began with a short piece entitled “It Really is Time to Find Middle Ground,” in which I pledged to stop vilifying our national elected leaders in order […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Commentary: Is impeaching President Trump ‘pointless revenge’? Not if it sends a message to future presidents
A House majority, including 10 Republicans, voted on Jan. 13 to impeach President Trump for “incitement of insurrection.” The vote will initiate a trial in the Senate – but that trial will likely not be finished before Trump’s term of office comes to an end on Jan. 20. There is an open constitutional question about […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Local residents earn school honors
Local students named to the dean’s list of the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, include: Elliot Dumais and Nicholas Fiorillo, both of Scarborough; and Garrett Higgins of Gorham. Matthew Henderson of Scarborough and Courtney Cushing of Gorham were named to the fall dean’s list at Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts.