A partisan stunt is unfolding in Washington during the counting of Electoral College votes. This may be the last opportunity for Trump loyalists to demonstrate their allegiance in a high-profile way. The objective of the entire exercise is to manufacture an atmosphere of doubt that undermines the legitimacy of the incoming administration. Sixty cases related […]
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time to let the people pick the president
The National Popular Vote bill provides a way to work within the Electoral College to ensure that the candidate with the most votes nationally wins the presidency.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Collins must openly reject Electoral College challenge
Hearing President Trump flex his extortionist muscle against Georgia election officials makes me even angrier at Sen. Susan Collins. The tapes obtained through The Washington Post’s reporting make it clear the president has not learned any lessons. I’ve never felt more let down than when watching Collins, who I voted for twice, sit on her […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: I know how it feels to lose a stolen election. A real patriot would move on.
President Trump’s claims have no merit. But even if they did, he’s doing the wrong thing now.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How restaurants became one of America’s most selfless institutions
Community outreach during the pandemic has become both a branding opportunity and a moral imperative that will change the industry’s future.
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Accessing Brunswick coastal waters
When a New Year begins, things often seem fresh and open in new ways. There is a renewed energy to try new things and explore new places. Last week, I wrote about the increase in outdoor activity in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. More people tried out fishing or found a new picnic […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Jan. 7
COVID-19 cases The Maine CDC reports that Westbrook through Dec. 27 had reported a total of 633 confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. The number represents 3.2% of the city’s population of an estimated 19,778. The New York Times reported as of Jan. 5 that 353,729 people in the United States […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Jan. 7
Drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Jan. 15, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll and dessert, $12 pre-pay. For more information, visit gorhamknights.org or call 550-1320; check website for snow date cancellation info.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Joanne Rowe Dickinson
LEWISTON – Joanne Rowe Dickinson, 79, of Vassalboro passed away peacefully on the morning of Dec. 17, 2020.
Joanne was an …
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Obituary: Evelyn Ann Stowe Hunton
CAMDEN – Evelyn Ann Stowe Hunton, 90, of Camden died on Dec. 17, 2020 following a stroke. She was a resident …