The Federal Communications Commission, on a 3-to-2 party-line Democratic-led vote, advanced the revival of net neutrality, in essence saying fast internet access is a basic telecom service.
2023
NFL notebook: Jabrill Peppers taken aback by praise from Bill Belichick
New England defensive back Jabrill Peppers had a big hit on Davante Adams, and his coach has showered him with praise.
Hollywood’s actors strike is nearing its 100th day. Why hasn’t a deal been reached, and what’s next?
Film and TV actors are still on strike in what has become the longest walk-off in their history.
Lack of inventory hurt Maine home sales in September
The overall number of homes for sale last month increased by 2% from August, but there’s still a huge demand and a tiny inventory.
Giving Voice: What makes The Gathering Place?
A number of years ago, when a group of us were trying to envision and plan for what would become The Gathering Place (TGP), one of the goals that we set forth was that it should be a community. Everyone who participated would feel and, in fact, have ownership of it. We did not want […]
Letter: Richardson will bring dedication, inclusion to South Portland School Board
I am writing to express my support for Eleni Richardson, the at-large candidate for the South Portland School Board. She and I first met in June of 2020, during one of the most challenging times in recent history – the height of the pandemic. My family and I had recently relocated to South Portland from […]
NLCS: Marte hits walk-off single in ninth, D-backs beat Phillies 2-1 and close to 2-1
Ketel Marte caps a three-hit afternoon with a walk-off single.
Sports Digest: UMaine women’s basketball team picked second in America East coaches poll
The Black Bears return the last two conference players of the year.
Guest column: Yes on 3 for our climate and clean energy future
We have the opportunity on Nov. 7 to replace the state’s two profit-driven, investor-owned utilities with Pine Tree Power, a nonprofit utility owned by us, the consumers, not wealthy shareholders. By voting ‘yes’ on Question 3, we will not only ensure better rates for all Mainers and fewer outages, but we will also ensure that […]
Just a Little Old: Zach Croy honors the past and provides hope for the future
If you’re driving west on River Road toward Durham, look carefully to your right just beyond the overpass and you might see a small white fence. If you get out of your car and get up close, you’ll see a sign at the top of that fence that reads, “Hartwell & Little Yard Cemetery.” A […]