Consumers should exercise their power by pressuring L.L.Bean and Costco to drop planet-destroying Citibank cards.
2023
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Through My Lens: Immigrants can find joy in American holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, I find myself reflecting on my experiences with it during my past decade in Maine. The internal conflict of whether to fully embrace December festivities, especially Christmas, or maintain a certain distance as some in my immigrant community do, remains an ongoing theme. Despite this struggle, I’ve discovered aspects of […]
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Opinion: NRA and Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine should support gun licensing
These laws, proven elsewhere to be effective, do not infringe on Second Amendment rights.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: A landmark climate resolution is what Maine needs to ring in 2024
The right climate restoration resolution will recognize Maine’s environmental obligations and make climate safety a priority for our state.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Susana Hancock: Hard to locate optimism at petroleum-hosted climate summit
According to leaked documents, the United Arab Emirates planned to use COP28 to broker international deals supporting its oil industry. Color me shocked.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: The oldest state needs more senior living options
Maine is not an easy place to grow old, which is weird. After all, we continue to be the oldest state in the nation by population. You’d think it would be Florida or Nevada – but nope. It’s us. You’d think, therefore, that we would have a plethora of elder care options, ways to make the […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Dec. 6-13
Wed. 12/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 12/6 6 p.m. Parks Commission Zoom Thu. 12/7 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Mon. 12/11 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom Tue. 12/12 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 12/12 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Wed. 12/13 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: Dec. 8-15
Bath Mon. 12/11 5:30 p.m. Community Forestry Committee Parks/Rec Brunswick Mon. 12/11 5:30 p.m. Water District Trustees Water District Tue. 12/12 4:30 p.m. Teen Center Advisory People Plus Tue. 12/12 6 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 12/13 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 12/13 7 p.m. School Board Zoom, Town […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Dec. 8-15
Cape Elizabeth Fri. 12/8 Noon Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Sat. 12/9 11:30 a.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Mon. 12/11 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Mon. 12/11 7:30 p.m. School Board Caucus CEHS Tue. 12/12 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Tue. 12/12 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Wed. 12/13 4:15 p.m. […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Dec. 7-14
Chebeague Island Mon. 12/11 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 12/11 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 12/7 5:30 p.m. Assessment Review Hearing Town Hall Mon. 12/11 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Thu. 12/7 5 p.m. Tree Task Force Town Hall Mon. 12/11 6:30 p.m. Sustainability Advisory Town […]