The Dec. 29 editorial, “Our View: Supreme Court kicks immigration can further down the road,” deserves a response. Legislation is the responsibility of Congress, not the court. Our immigration mess goes back years because Congress consistently chose not to fix it. And there is a connection with the need for term limits, since many current […]
2023
Letter to the editor: Cohen, Snowe both solid candidates for next speaker of the U.S. House
Because the Constitution doesn’t require the House speaker to be a current member of the House, wouldn’t it serve the country (and Maine) well if they elected William S. Cohen or Olympia Snowe as speaker of the House? Edward Pearlman South Portland
Maine Voices: Is America moving toward a new isolationism?
President Biden has pledged that Ukraine will ‘never stand alone’ as it continue its fight. That’s not only up to him.
For some Mainers, taking up fitness routines has been ‘transformative’
The challenges and uncertainty of the pandemic has motivated some people to improve their mental and physical health.
Stay active and entertained at these fun-centric indoor sports complexes
Golf simulators, ax-throwing pits, rock gyms and trampoline parks offer ways to expend energy inside during winter.
Live Music Lineup: Flamenco tunes, Afrobeat sounds and a string ensemble performance
Olas plays two shows in Portland this weekend.
Library Link: All’s quiet on the beach front
The holidays have come to an end. Twinkle lights and sparkly ornaments are once again nestled neatly in their boxes and have been stowed in the garage or attic or basement or the back of that one really deep closet in the master bedroom. Cheerily wrapped packages have been ripped open with an ooh and […]
Letter to the editor: Support green energy projects and pass Sen. Collins’ CREST Act
The news is mixed. The Inflation Reduction Act offers incentives to weatherize and/or insulate our homes, and switch to greener, cheaper energy at home and in our vehicles. We get money to save money for years, while reducing greenhouse-gas emissions! Google “rewiring america calculator” to learn more. However, our country’s slow permitting process could stop […]
Face the Music: From Aerosmith’s return to the end of Ghost of Revere, it was a memorable year in Maine music
Performances by music legends and new releases by local acts were among the highlights of 2022.
Things to Do: Theater from London, swing dancing and basketball
You can also try out new equipment at Sunday River.