The recent blacklisting of actors and media personalities who speak in favor of the Palestinians has an eerie similarity to the McCarthyism of the 1950s. History has since vindicated the victims of that “Red Scare.” Labeling anyone who speaks out against the government of Israel as antisemitic is analogous to McCarthy labeling people who positioned […]
2023
Posted inBusiness, People on the Move
People on the Move
PROMOTIONS Colin March, Maine commercial banker at KeyBank, has had his role expanded to include leadership of commercial banking and payments services throughout Key’s northern New England region, including Boston. March has been a leader in commercial banking sales since September 2022, when he joined Key from TD Bank. He began his professional career with […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Cozy up with a bowl of squash soup – and chocolatey cookies
What could be better on a chilly night than a bowl of hot, wholesome soup with fresh, homemade cookies to look forward to later? Like most soups, this butternut squash soup, with extras all roasted in the oven, is more flavorful when made a day ahead and reheated so all the ingredients have a chance to […]
Posted inMaine, Toy Fund
Meet Mary, an ‘indispensable’ force behind the Toy Fund
From the moment she steps into the Press Herald Toy Fund Workshop in South Portland, Mary Cavallaro doesn’t stop moving. She greets other volunteers, tracks down needed supplies, bags gifts and checks on lists of recipients. She does it all with a smile on her face. The annual work of the Toy Fund to provide […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Removal of Star of David a teaching moment
Westbrook’s removal of the Star of David (“Star of David n Westbrook’s holiday display removed following complaints,” Nov. 29 ) from a Christmas/Hanukkah display was a shocking and shameful act of antisemitism. The Star of David/Seal of Solomon has been a Jewish symbol for 3,000 years; it has been on the Israeli flag (a nation […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Increase public transportation options
Two recent state reports lack details on making public transportation more convenient.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Dec. 7
Santa coming to town The tree lighting event and visit from Santa that was canceled on Dec. 3 because of the weather will not be rescheduled. “Unfortunately, given all the other community events coming up, it will not be rescheduled,” Suzanne Joyce, president of the Westbrook-Gorham Chamber of Commerce, said Monday. However, Santa Claus still […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State should answer shelters’ calls for financial help
The crisis of homelessness is greater and more complex than ever. Our support of it should reflect this harsh reality.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Supreme Court may push Sackler opioid case to Congress
When it’s the government that brings civil lawsuit to recover money, it isn’t just property rights that matter, but the public’s interest in seeing justice done.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Dec. 7
Lions calendars available Gorham Lions Club calendars are now available for a $10 donation. “The Lions will earmark some of the calendar sales funds to assist local residents that are struggling to heat their homes this winter,” the club said in an announcement. For more information or to buy a calendar, go to the Gorham […]