Back when my kids were little and I was always schlepping them hither and yon, they’d squabble in the back seat at ever-increasing decibels until I would inevitably unleash my most fervent Dad-ism: “I don’t care who started it, just knock it off!” Well, Dad is even more pissed these days at the House and […]
2021
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
David Treadwell: On a ‘Just a Little Old’ marriage
“What’d you do, go to Bowdoin or something?” Those are the first words I heard from the woman with whom I recently celebrated 32 years of marriage. At the time, I was coaching a Little League baseball team in Cockeysille Maryland, and my two sons and Tina’s older son were on the team. I was […]
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Letter to the editor: Rodriguez will defend interests of Portland’s disenfranchised
Roberto Rodriguez, an at-large Portland City Council candidate, is a man of integrity, experience and vision. We are retired social workers and still very active in the community. We have lived in Portland for over 30 years as our city has grown and housing prices soared. We believe Roberto Rodriguez is the candidate who most […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Consumers can use clout to urge vaccine coverage
A medical crisis is both distressing and instructional for a patient’s spouse.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: U.S. debt default – culmination of a perfect crime
Ask yourself what it would take to tip the wealthiest, most powerful country on earth into chaos.
Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
Kay Wheeler, Raymond: Mr. Moulton’s legacy
Back in 1965, my husband and I bought a new house in New Hampshire. I had no friends in the new neighborhood but was so busy with my 2- and 4-year-old children that I didn’t give it much thought. The house we bought was lovely and surrounded by woods. At the end of the block […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Looking Ahead: Scarborough fall town updates
Here is a look at a few informational updates and reminders from the Town. Sign up for our twice monthly email newsletter by visiting the “Stay Connected” page of www.scarboroughmaine.org to stay informed. Community Surveys sent to select residents, online version to follow The Town Council has prioritized conducting a town-wide community survey this fall. […]
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Commentary: Turns out, Donald Trump’s attempted coup will not be televised
The Eastman memo is a 6-point plan for the end of American democracy.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Blessing of the Animals events scheduled for Maine parishes on Oct. 2-4
Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to flock to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, which takes place Oct. 4. All pets are welcome to attend any of the Blessing of the Animals events. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with […]
