2023 – Page 674 – The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Election officials are quitting in droves. Here’s why you should care.

by Mark Z. Barabak Los Angeles Times October 13, 2023October 12, 2023

New research has uncovered a troubling exodus of local election officials – those on the front lines fighting to preserve and protect our democracy. Lawmakers need to act.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Andrew Zarro should be Portland’s next mayor

October 13, 2023October 12, 2023

On a recent September evening, mayoral candidate Andrew Zarro took the time to talk to my family, friends and neighbors about some of his priorities: making Portland an affordable place to live, tackling the homelessness problem and leading the fight against climate change. It is evident from the moment one meets Andrew that he is […]

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Question 3 aims to fix what’s wrong with CMP, Versant

by Gordon L. Weil Special to the Press Herald October 13, 2023October 12, 2023

Their rates are too high and their reliability is too low. And they’ve had plenty of time to fix both and haven’t.

A single family home glows orange from the windows gainst the backdrop of a twilight sky and trees what have lost thir leaves.

Homes, Sponsored

Simple ideas that will transform your home into a haunted house

by metrocreative October 13, 2023October 13, 2023

Halloween decorations are a big business in the U.S. These decorating ideas focus on reusable materials and DIY crafts.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Pine Tree Power is a radical and costly experiment

October 13, 2023October 12, 2023

Question 3 (Pine Tree Power) in the upcoming election is a shaky proposition that raises more questions than it answers. Nobody knows exactly how much it will cost. Most agree it will take billions of dollars to buy out the electric utilities. If adopted, it will likely take between five and 10 years of litigation […]

Lakes Region Weekly

Inside Windham: Oct. 13

by Haley Pal October 13, 2023October 10, 2023

‘Mommy-and Me Hope Planting’ A “Mommy-and-Me Hope Planting” event sponsored by the Be the Influence Coalition will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Windham Public Library. Mothers and kids can paint a rock, plant a yellow tulip bulb or decorate cards while having conversations about hope and positive mental health for kids. A representative […]

Business, Maine

Jetport parking crunch irritates travelers, spurs plan to add another lot

by Kelley Bouchard October 13, 2023October 13, 2023

With outbound passengers regularly filling 400 spaces at an offsite overflow lot, the Portland International Jetport plans to build another lot with more than 700 spaces.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Courage needed to elect moderate House speaker

October 13, 2023October 12, 2023

It is time for extraordinary courage among moderate Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. They could join with Democrats and elect a moderate speaker, thereby breaking the power of the Trumpist, extremist right. Shockingly, they would have to negotiate security for themselves to protect from the onslaught of former President Donald Trump’s violent rhetoric […]