Mr. Smaha began working at the family grocery when he was 14, took over the business in 1969 and operated it for 43 years.
2021
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Vaccination programs should be flexible
Equity is important, but requirements designed to promote fairness should be reconsidered.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Trump flags send message of hate
As a serious reader of 20th century history I was drawn to a comparison of this past weeks events in Washington to those of 1930s Germany. Then, anti-Semitic nationalists (aka Nazis) took to the streets to smash windows, loot buildings and terrorize. Wednesday, thousands of mostly white thugs emboldened by President Trump invaded our capital, […]
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: COVID causes temporary closures, and 64 Pine St. is finally leased
Plus, foods to soothe pandemic anxieties, from doughnuts to plant-based dinners.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Editorial: Step up, impeach, convict
Any reasonable leader would see the writing on the wall in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Yet it’s no surprise that President Trump is remorseless over his seditious comments that led to the desecration of the seat of our nation’s democracy and the death of a police officer. That’s true […]
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: 2021 Business Outlook: Ending COVID to Help Businesses
This is part one in a month-long series where we’ll be previewing the important aspects that we’ll need to focus on in the year ahead. Let’s help our citizens understand where our businesses are at, and let them know how we can help them thrive in 2021. We’ll focus on 2021 events, business trends, new […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Letter: ‘Bell’ the GOP elitists, not members who support Constitution
The author of a recent opinion column, “Time for GOP to ‘bell the cat,’” Dec. 25., has it all backward in her assertion that the GOP needs to return to its roots. It is the GOP elitists, the hierarchy, the establishment, the politicians whose policies are directed by the globalists to the detriment of the […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Foster care system needs further reform
The recent lawsuit filed against Maine DHHS alleging the overuse and misuse of psychotropic medications for children in state custody underscores the need for continued vigilance to ensure Maine’s most vulnerable kids are getting the care they need. Children who have experienced abuse or neglect at home and need to be removed for their safety […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Maine’s vaccine system too slow
Waiting even to start vaccinating Class 1B until all members of Class 1A can be found and vaccinated makes little sense.
Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: Jan. 13
Portland native supports naval shipyard in response to COVID-19 A 2020 University of Southern Maine graduate and native of Portland is serving at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as part of the largest mobilization of reservists in Naval Sea Systems Command history. The mobilization is tied directly to the COVID-19 pandemic. Petty Officer 1st Class Blasius Duffygoodman […]