The second formal State of the Tribes Address in the state’s history comes as lawmakers in both parties appear to be working on a tribal sovereignty bill that could survive a potential veto from Gov. Janet Mills.
March 2023
Posted inNation & World, News
Pentagon video shows Russian jet dumping fuel on U.S. drone
The 42-second video, released Thursday, shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland City Council sets goals for 2023
The council set yearly goals, accepted funding, made actions for clean air, and more.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Tom Purcell: Wishing you St. Patrick’s Day laughter
The St. Patrick’s Day spirit has arrived, and we sure are in need of Irish levity. The economy is limping, and inflation is hitting us hard. It reminds me of the laborer who fell off a roof at a construction site: “Were you hurt by the fall?” asked his supervisor. “The fall wasn’t so bad,” […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Maine Idea: Court can act to help resolve power line dilemma
There’s more than seven months to go till November, but already the referendum campaigns have begun, albeit quietly. Pine Tree Power supporters highlight steep electric rate increases, though these are caused by natural gas spikes, not Central Maine Power’s distribution costs. Referendum opponents claim taking over CMP and Versant would cost $13.5 billion, though – […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 16
USDA pays breakfast visit to Saccarappa Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutritional Services Office visited Saccarappa Elementary School March 10. “We’re here to celebrate School Breakfast Week,” said Elizbeth Silbermann, the USDA’s Northeast Regional administrator. The visitors, Superintendent Peter Lancia and school employees watched as students were handed a bag of […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: March 16
GHS junior state wrestling champ Gorham High School junior Luke Burns won the 182-pound weight division in the Class A State Wrestling Championship last month in Sanford. He also was named the outstanding wrestler for the championship event. Burns is the son of former Gorham Public Works director Bob Burns, now Windham’s assistant town manager. […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Look before you … drizzle
As you’re sampling your tasty treat, ask the producer how his operation has been impacted by climate change.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: March 16
Elected positions open for nomination Nomination papers are available for two three-year terms on the Select Board seats and for a three-year term as town clerk. The election is set for June 13. Other positions available include a three-year seat on the Planning Board and two three-year seats and one two-year seat on the Budget […]
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Letter to the editor: In which McCarthy makes Pence look good
It is somewhat astounding to hear former Vice President Mike Pence lambast former President Donald Trump. Of the Jan. 6 attack, Pence said: “Make no mistake about it, what happened that day was a disgrace, and it mocks decency to portray it in any other way.” That statement from a man who supported his president […]