A UAW strike could reshape the political landscape in Michigan and potentially unleash economic shockwaves nationwide.
2023
Hurricane watch issued for parts of Maine as already rain-soaked New England braces for Lee
Late Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane watch for portions of Maine.
From the Chamber: Laying the groundwork for the 8 ballot questions, Part I
This weekend, I started seeing commercials for some of the ballot questions Mainers are facing this November. There’s no surer sign that summer is over than when the political commercials ramp up. I wrote about 400 words in early August mentioning what the eight questions are, but I want to dive a bit deeper into […]
Christine Flowers: An even application of justice would be appreciated
The last time that I wrote anything about the Proud Boys, I got into some hot water. There was a young man from the Bon Air Fire Department in Delaware County who had attended one or two Proud Boys meetings and decided that it wasn’t for him. However, the mere fact that he had dared […]
Letter to the editor: If only Biden and Trump would let us move on
My suggestion is that Donald Trump and Joe Biden get in a room and both realize that they are very unpopular, that the country is divided and that it would be in their best interest and the best interest of the country if they both agreed to withdraw from running for the presidency. The country […]
Commentary: Much thought led to recommending Sears Island for offshore wind port
Of the sites under consideration, it’s the cheapest to develop, it wouldn’t require dredging and it’s specifically designated as a potential port.
Michael Reagan: It really can happen here
Almost a hundred years ago, the great American author Sinclair Lewis wrote a political novel called “It Can’t Happen Here.” The 1935 book was a warning that what was happening then in Europe — the rise of fascism and Nazism — could come to America in the form of a Hitler-type politician who gets elected […]
Letter to the editor: UMaine System has been transparent as possible
System trustees can’t release confidential records related to former UMA President Michael Laliberte’s job search without compromising it.
The Wrap: Portland chefs and restaurateurs win awards; Maine wine shops among country’s best
Also, When Pigs Fly Breads closing in Freeport; Maine’s second gluten-free brewery to open in Portland in October; Wiscasset hosts the state’s first Maine Needham Festival; and more.
Letter to the editor: Mainers must take a stand against pig scrambles
For the last few years, I have become less and less comfortable observing “pig scrambles” at the local fairs. Baby pigs are released into a confined area as several excited children try to capture them and stuff them into burlap bags. These terrified, squealing piglets are grabbed, jumped on and pulled, often causing painful injuries […]
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