Sen. John Fetterman isn’t the only one whose workplace dress code is too casual.
2023
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Pine Tree Power a chance for a clean break
By now, Mainers are swimming in an ocean of ads warning how awful it would be if Pine Tree Power replaced Central Maine Power and Versant as electricity providers, so let’s see what we have under the present regime. In 2022, the two firms sucked $187 million out of the state, much of it going […]
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Keeping affirmative action for the military won’t guarantee diversity
The U.S. Supreme Court’s exemption – leaving aside its hypocrisy and racism – isn’t the way to ensure that the armed forces are diverse, equitable or inclusive.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: We need to take threat to democracy very seriously
I am writing in order to urge anyone who cares about the health of America’s democracy (which should be everyone) to read, or re-read, “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich” by William L. Shirer; at least the first two sections of the book, which describe the rise of Hitler and the Nazis.The frightening […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Wyeth paintings destroyed in Port Clyde fire depicted life in New England, Pennsylvania
A pizza-eating seagull and oxen crossing a snowy field were among the subjects of works by Jamie and N.C. Wyeth that burned in the blaze.
Posted inMaine Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Sponsored
Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: September 2023
Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Look no further than Long Island for a case for public power
Tangible improvements show a correlation between an improved ability to invest and reliability of service.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Why do we pay Congress when they don’t do their job?
The big news is, as I am sure you’ve heard, the government shutdown has been averted. For now. We will go through this whole rigmarole again, no doubt, in November since that is as far down the proverbial road as they managed to kick the budgetary can. And this leaves me feeling annoyed. I think […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Pine Tree Power is the best choice for our state’s climate goals
Approving Question 3 on the November ballot would ensure more responsive and rapid investment in connecting renewable energy sources to the state grid.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Congress needs to grow up
When will members of Congress grow up and remember who they work for? They waste time arguing about a dress code, vendettas against members of the other party and other issues that can wait. They cannot do their jobs, sit down together or even discuss funding the government in a rational, intelligent manner in due […]