Federal legislation to share grid resources is a boon for clean energy.
2023
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Westbrook church luncheon packed the imperiled parking lots
I attended the Tips for Charity luncheon, part of the Festival of Trees at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church. Both parking lots on Church Street were full and I parked in the lot between the two banks on Main Street, which had a couple of free spaces. All three of these lots are at risk as […]
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Airport parking lot proposal drags us backward
Portland Jetport is ready and willing to paint itself into a corner where the car is forever king.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: For our children’s future, it’s time for gun control
In 1966, a gunman shooting from the University Of Texas tower killed over a dozen innocent people while wounding over 30 more. Almost 60 years later, our country has suffered over 600 mass shootings this year alone. Despite the noble efforts of gun control advocates, legislative solutions have proven futile. New Zealand, after a horrific […]
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills has yet to meet with child caseworkers sounding alarms about protection system
Caseworker voices have become a focal point in lawmakers’ review of the state’s child protection agency. The governor said in January that she wanted to hear from them, but hasn’t ‘had the opportunity’ to meet with them, a spokesperson said.
Posted inSponsored
Give and share Maine-made and grown agricultural products this holiday season
Browse Real Maine’s “Gifts from ME: Holiday Gift Guide” for Maine agricultural gift inspiration.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Resources exist to aid youth mental health
As Lana Cohen writes in her recent article, (“Maine students are missing more school days than before the pandemic,” Nov. 24), the rise in chronic absenteeism among Maine students underscores the profound impact of the youth mental health crisis and demands that school districts prioritize mental health support for students. Hedy Chang rightly emphasizes that […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Trump supporters should listen to his former Cabinet members
I know that anything I say about the upcoming presidential election will be either loved or hated. Typically, there is not much middle ground. I hope this causes people to think. I do think it is reasonable to consider the views and experiences of people who worked most closely with President Trump while he was […]
Posted inMaine, Toy Fund
‘Completely unexpected’ loss leaves family in a hard spot
The Press Herald Toy Fund uses donations from readers to buy toys and books for thousands of Maine children in need each holiday season.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Kennebunk’s iconic Wedding Cake House soon could host weddings
The owners of the historic home want to turn it into an inn and rent it out for small events. Some neighbors say that would be out of touch with the historic residential area.