Guess what? If you see a smutty, sexist, obscene, vulgar, or racist bumper sticker attached to someone’s vehicle and you dislike the words thereon, there’s not one thing you can do about it. Nothing. And that’s the truth, folks. Want to know why? I’ll tell you. Messages on bumper stickers are protected by the Constitution. Whatever […]
2023
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Elwood Watson: Trump indictment over Jan. 6 a pleasant surprise
There are probably many Americans who thought this day would never come. More than a few people, myself included, were skeptical that Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice possessed the strength and courage to overcome their traditional habit of risk aversion. Instead, the criminal justice system is going to do battle against one of the […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Wiscasset mobile home park plagued by poor management
Last winter, the residents of Whippoorwill Hill Mobile Home Park in Wiscasset struggled with continuous shutdowns of its water supply and the park’s failure to maintain its roads and ditches. This problem continues today. The park’s management, Maine Real Estate Management of Bangor, has ordered water to be trucked in from outside, but these water […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Pine Tree Power beats alternative
CMP has the most and longest outages, the worst customer service, and among the highest rates in the country.
Posted inDo This
Things to Do: Musical theater, Italian festival and Art in the Park
You can also see kid-friendly ‘The Petra and Mo Show’ in a few locations.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Face the Music: Guster on the Ocean marks five years with three nights of music
The shows are at the State Theatre and Thompson’s Point.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Collaboration in wildfire management – lessons from Quebec for Maine
Maine must continue prioritizing wildfire preparedness, seeking and strengthening collaboration, investing in advanced equipment and training, and implementing comprehensive mitigation measures.
Posted inDo This, Food
Eat & Run: Venture into new territory with a visit to Navis Cafe
The Portland restaurant serves up creative salads, sandwiches and more.
Posted inMaine, News, Obituaries
‘The Sheriff’ of Portland’s Blackstones bar, Rusty Wilcox, remembered as a friend to all
Wilcox was a fixture at the Pine Street establishment, where he looked out for others and was a talented pool player.
Posted inDo This, Food
Bar Guide: Get tiki cocktails with your Thai at Keg and Kraken
The Congress Street restaurant serves sushi, too.