Here we are, shifting into another season, my favorite if you want to know. And to put a finer point on it, September is the best month of the year in my book. I love the combination of summer and fall – the golden days, the blush on the hydrangeas and the abundance of garden […]
2023
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: To make a difference, belief in climate crisis requires action
‘Reducing emissions in our personal lives is great, but we also need broader change,’ a reader writes.
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Letter to the editor: Rep. Golden to be praised for going against the grain
Many folks have recently criticized U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s position against student loan debt forgiveness (Aug. 18). As a college graduate with multiple degrees and numerous student loans, I could not be happier with his vote. When we all entered college, we chose a degree in the field that we wanted to work in. I […]
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Commentary: Biosolids facility is a stopgap to Maine’s PFAS crisis, not a solution
Our state should seize a unique chance to flip this crisis into opportunity – and serve as a leader in technologies for addressing PFAS.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
Catch rock band Shinedown with Papa Roach and Spiritbox in Bangor on Sept. 21.
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Letter to the editor: Wishing our injured Maine state troopers well
As a resident of Hollis, I was saddened to hear of the recent serious vehicle accident that injured four state troopers (“Four troopers hit, seriously injured by driver in breakdown lane in Hollis,” Aug. 28). These dedicated public servants can be relied upon when we need them but seem to get little recognition or appreciation for […]
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Letter to the editor: Portland chamber of commerce event should cast wider net
Over the past several years I have been a frequent attendee and fan of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s “Eggs & Issues” series. I’m an individual angel investor in more than a dozen Maine startups and I find the series is a great place to get informed and a fun place to network and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Aug. 31
Baxter Museum restores Civil War hero’s uniform A restored Civil War uniform and portrait of Lt. Holman S. Melcher are now on display at the Baxter House Museum. Gorham residents Charlie and Linda Pearson worked with local craftsman Anthony Esposito to build a custom cabinet for Melcher’s uniform. “The cabinet has its own historic roots […]
Posted inBusiness, People on the Move
People on the move
NEW HIRES Monaghan Leahy, a law firm in Portland, recently hired four attorneys. Martica “Tica” Douglas specializes in civil litigation of all types and is also experienced in appellate law, medical malpractice and insurance coverage matters. Alison A. Denham is experienced in civil matters, including insurance defense, worker’s compensation, and longshore claims. Deborah A. Buccina was a […]
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Commentary: Why Trump’s legal maneuvers are backfiring with the federal judge in the Jan. 6 case
It’s evident that U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has calibrated what she needs to do to move the case at a brisk pace, without giving the former president more issues to appeal.