The Grand Old Party ain’t so grand as it marches in lockstep to the culture war playbook. Let’s burn some books! Let’s eliminate some uncomfortable historical facts so we don’t make people uncomfortable! How about attacking a woman’s right to privacy and control over her own body? Oh yes, and those cross-dressers and drag queens. […]
March 2023
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: If you care about Maine, care about the Pine Tree Amendment
‘Amending the Maine Constitution in this way writes environmental protections into the highest state law,’ a reader says.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Housing crisis plagues disabled Mainers, too
I fear that when Gov. Mills spoke about the proposed money to be invested in disability services, during her State of the State address, most people came away thinking we were well on our way to solving the housing crisis facing the disability community. Nothing could be further from the truth. The truth is that […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: UMaine System tuition waiver would benefit students, taxpayers alike
Not only would it help keep Mainers out of debt, but it would also help build a better-educated workforce, making our state more able to attract and retain businesses.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Supreme Court should not remove lifeline for those drowning in student debt
While solving the problem will involve other measures – including reducing the costs of higher education and more emphasis on non-college opportunities – loan forgiveness is critical.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics fall to Knicks in double overtime, 131-129
Immanuel Quickley scores a career-high 38 points, including seven in the second overtime, in New York’s win in Boston.
Posted inNews
In Selma, Biden says right to vote remains under assault
The president is urging Congress to pass voting rights changes despite divisions on Capitol Hill.
Posted inMaine, News
Motor vehicle crash in Naples forces closure of Route 35
Few details were available, but the crash was severe enough for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office to close the road to traffic Sunday night
Posted inMaine
Hundreds descend on Willard Beach for a chilly dip in Casco Bay to celebrate International Women’s Day
The event attracted hundreds to the South Portland beach on Sunday to dip into the 39-degree water.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Maine Mariners, Sports
Sports Digest: Maine Mariners beat Worcester, 1-0
Fedor Gordeev scores in the second period and Francois Brassard stops 27 shots for Maine.