March 2023 – Page 110 – The Portland Press Herald

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Don’t let incompetent bank executives derail the Fed’s inflation battle

by The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board March 20, 2023March 19, 2023

The blame ought to be placed where it belongs: The bank’s leaders blew it.

Do This

Things to Do: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ in ballet form and a volcanic art opening

by Aimsel Ponti March 20, 2023March 16, 2023

You can also see ‘Somewhere/Elsewhere’ in Westbrook and a film about artist Mary Cassatt in Damariscotta.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

Indie Film: Why I shouldn’t be writing about ‘My Name is Andrea’

by Dennis Perkins March 20, 2023March 17, 2023

The film about feminist scholar Andrea Dworkin is the latest featured in Maine Jewish Film Festival’s statewide screenings.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

Live Music Lineup: Catch shows from Dar Williams, Kaki King and James Kennerley

by Aimsel Ponti March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

The music ranges from singer-songwriter tunes to instrumental guitar and organ compositions.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture

Portland Chamber Music Festival director brings her renowned quartet to USM

by Eric Russell March 20, 2023March 23, 2023

Melissa Reardon is the newest member of Borromeo String Quartet, which will play Saturday at Hannaford Hall on the college’s Portland campus.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Sensible assessment of contemporary politics by Barr

March 20, 2023March 19, 2023

I’ve been struck by some quotes from former Attorney General Bill Barr’s 2022 book “One Damn Thing After Another,” a smart, insightful memoir from a person who I believe cannot be categorized as left or right, conservative or liberal. Highly objective, Barr writes the best explanation I have ever read on how the media lost […]

Maine, News, Sports

Maine’s deaf community roots for the Baxter Seagulls, on and off the court

by Megan Gray March 20, 2023June 5, 2023

The basketball team from Maine’s school for deaf students returned to action after a six-year hiatus, and their aims were bigger than winning games.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Parole is not forgiveness; it’s time to reinstate it in Maine

March 20, 2023March 19, 2023

As a retired New York State parole commissioner, having served 12 years and having seen the benefits of parole, I strongly advocate for the reintroduction of parole in Maine. The goal is to reduce harm in the community and parole incentivizes this. There are aspects that have been overlooked in the public debate. There so […]