2023 – Page 3074 – The Portland Press Herald

The Conversation: How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.’s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society

by Hajar Yazdiha USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences January 16, 2023January 15, 2023

THE CONVERSATION — U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas is just the latest conservative lawmaker to misuse the words of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to judge a person on character and not race. In the protracted battle to elect Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, Roy, a Republican, nominated a Black man, Byron Donalds, a […]

Maine

Residents frustrated by smoking in HUD-funded housing say they ‘can’t afford anywhere else’

by Gillian Graham January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

Residents at the Edgewood Apartments in Kennebunk say cigarette and marijuana smoke inside their building is exacerbating their health problems.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Country Music Hall of Fame shines spotlight on the life of Maine country singer Dick Curless

by Ray Routhier January 16, 2023January 15, 2023

The Nashville museum will host a yearlong exhibit on Curless, who died in 1995 and whose soulful music continues to inspire.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

Indie Film: In its 100th year, Rockland’s Strand Theatre hosts a yearlong celebration of film

by Dennis Perkins January 16, 2023January 17, 2023

The 100 Years of Movies series will feature deep cuts as well as film-fan favorites as it explores different themes every month.

Do This, Food

Eat & Run: At South Portland soda shop, you can get your shake with a kick

by Ray Routhier January 16, 2023January 17, 2023

A & C Soda Shop opened on Cottage Road near the Cape Elizabeth line late last year with burgers and milkshakes, including some with alcohol.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Echoing frustration with Sen. King’s opposition to Wabanaki legislation

January 16, 2023January 15, 2023

Thank you for printing the column by June and Roy Smoot regarding Sen. Angus King’s unexplained opposition to the proposed Advancing Equality for Wabanaki Nations Act (“Maine Voices: Sen. King must rethink position on Wabanaki access to federal laws,” Jan. 11). The authors described my anger and frustration perfectly. Sen. King has refused to reconsider […]

Letters

Letter to the editor: Is it too late for a rethink at the PMA?

January 16, 2023January 15, 2023

The Portland Museum of Art has made an unfortunate choice for its $100 million addition (“Design firm chosen for Portland Museum of Art expansion,” Jan. 6). There were four submissions, with the one chosen a West Coast wooden version that detracts from the classic brick I.M. Pei edifice. While unlikely, the selection committee should revisit […]