As usual, there was too much cross-talk and chaos on stage. And there was way too much partisan cheering and hooting by the audience. But the first Republican presidential primary debate on Fox News was an entertaining spectacle. Instead of watching Tucker Carlson interview Donald Trump on Twitter/X, it was a good way to check […]
2023
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Elwood Watson: Popular country song leads to confusion on the right
After whipping themselves up in orgasmic levels of ecstasy, conservatives have tried to do a rapid U-turn of their embrace of YouTube sensation Oliver Anthony and his hit song, “Rich Men North of Richmond.” The flip-flop comes after Anthony (real name Christopher Anthony Lunsford) derided Republican politicians, radio hosts, and conservative news outlets for brazenly […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Parents and teachers are on the same side – or should be
It’s back to school time. No matter how you slice it, there is just something extra special about going back to school. Granted, I am giving a little bit of side-eye at this “still in August” start date (what ever happened to after Labor Day?), but it is still exciting. Of course, part of what […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Campaigning shouldn’t deter us from Pine Tree Power
Here it comes. Tired of pricy TV ads trying to mislead us about the clear benefits of Pine Tree Power? We haven’t seen anything yet. We complain a lot about big money controlling our lives. The question is: Are we going to do anything about it when it’s staring us right in the face? Versant […]
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Letter to the editor: Day and night, noise pollution plagues Portland
What has happened to our lovely city? We moved to Portland 20 years ago to a quiet, charming and very manageable small city, happy to do so. We enjoyed its growth and a bit of gentrification over the years, and felt safe to live in Portland through the pandemic. However, as we’ve all noticed, nothing […]
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Commentary: Maine’s business leaders must be mindful of back-to-school pressures
September is a challenging month for parents of school-age children. Employers would do well to take that into account.
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How do Maine police determine if a driver is pot-impaired? They have 2 options
They rely on Drug Recognition Experts and blood tests to determine marijuana use but are hampered by limitations of drug-detecting technology and the lack of an agreed upon impairment limit.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: The hazards to a military recruit’s health are the enemies they can’t see
The military suicide epidemic underscores the need to rein in ever-expanding operations that are killing innocent civilians and causing PTSD among stressed and overextended U.S. forces.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Through My Lens: Don’t feel so bad about mispronouncing my name
When Mainers struggle to pronounce my name correctly, some might assume I’m annoyed by it. The truth is, I’m not annoyed at all. If anything, I occasionally find amusement in how people react when they accidentally mispronounce my name. In those moments, I try to put on a smile to reassure them that it’s perfectly […]
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Commentary: Make America Great Again – for whom?
Now as in 2016, the emphasis on ‘again’ gives away the game.