Can we be sure that the public utility will be competent, effective and trustworthy? We can’t.
2023
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton: Oct. 20
Saturday concert at Music on Main Another free concert at Music on Main will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the vacant lot at 144 Main St. This concert will feature the “ultimate disco” of Motor Booty Affair and acoustic rock from Roundabout. As usual, local vendors will offer […]
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It Happened in Windham: Family-run Sawyer’s Store, an icon for over 100 years
Sawyer’s Store opened its doors in 1910. South Windham was a much different place in those days. There was a pulp mill and a woolen mill in town, both working at full capacity. L.C. Andrew was a major enterprise on Depot Street. The business employed many locals and goods produced there were shipped all over […]
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World premiere comedy “Saint Dad” anoints the 50th season at Portland Stage
Three siblings sold their family camp when their father was at death’s door, but now that he’s recovered, they’re doing everything they can to make sure he doesn’t find out.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine can’t afford to neglect its public university infrastructure
We cannot starve our system to strength.
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Letter to the editor: Restore social safety net of federal child tax credit
The chaos and acrimony in the House right now is putting millions of families at risk of deeper poverty by cutting off federal assistance that feeds, educates and houses millions each year. It is infuriating that the basic foundations of our social safety net are constantly being used as political pawns in Washington. It doesn’t […]
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Homes in Maine around $394,300
This is the national median sales price for September, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Let’s see what that list price could get you across the state.
Posted inElection 2023, Maine, Politics
Mayoral candidates see a bright future for Portland
They envision a city with robust public transit and plenty of housing. They each think they can get us there.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Pine Tree Power laden down with risk
The astronomical cost to ratepayers for the forced seizure of Versant and CMP assets will make it difficult to maintain essential grid reliability and safety.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Taxing cheeseburgers could help save the climate
Supply-side fixes to agricultural production can only go so far. Sooner or later we’ll have to confront the demand side – with a meat tax.