The history is still there. What’s been lost recently is affordability.
August 2024
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: Why ‘stolen valor’ political fights are so intense – and misplaced
Recent attacks on VP candidates hardly seem worthy of so much airtime.
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Opinion: Why are Republican voters putting up with this?
Please, not again.
Posted inLetters
Letter: What about climate change’s positive effects?
I’m a long-term subscriber who has lived on the Maine coast for 50 years. Mention of climate change in the Press Herald is usually preceded by the words “may,” “could” or “might.” Every one of those mentions is negative about the future effect of climate change in the world and Maine. However, the law of […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Feds ramp up fight to block massive grocery merger involving Shaw’s
Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion takeover of Albertsons would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Federal inmates’ return helps Cumberland County Jail finances but hurts staff morale
Housing federal prisoners is crucial to the jail’s funding, but adding inmates to the facility comes at a cost for correctional workers, who say they already were struggling with the workload.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Aug. 16-23
Bulletin Board Friday 8/16 Freeport Community Day/50th Birthday Bash: 1-3 p.m. backpack and school supply giveaway, 5-8 p.m. street party, Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St. fcsmaine.org/community-day Scarborough Summerfest: 5-10 p.m., Memorial Park and surrounding areas. scarboroughmaine.org/departments/community-services Sunday 8/18 Armenian Cultural Association of Maine Picnic: Noon, Winslow Park, Freeport. $38.59, $22.69 ages 10 and under. […]
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Letter: Opioid-alternative pain management must be prioritized
As a father and grandfather, the well-being of my family is my highest priority. It’s from this perspective that I look at Maine’s future and those challenges that will define it. We know opioid dependency will remain a critical issue, as will the urgent need for viable patient alternatives. But I hope that younger generations […]
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Opinion: Americans are still too willing to move to disaster zones
Somewhere between 17 million and 39 million homes in this country are underinsured for flood and fire risk, according to various estimates.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Aug. 16-23
Comedy Friday 8/16 Tori Piskin: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 8/17 Anthony DeVito: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $24.25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Fred Armisen: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $30-$45. statetheatreportland.com Thursday 8/22 Alex Quow: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 […]