2024 – Page 128 – The Portland Press Herald

Standish man’s love for children inspires donations to Toy Fund

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Gene Miner, 83, died on Sept. 25 after battling cancer. He grew up in a family with 16 children that received gifts from the Toy Fund.

American Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster

Mainewhile: Instead of consumerism, try this Icelandic gift tradition

by Heather D. Martin December 10, 2024December 9, 2024

Sometimes things we think of as “usual” are not. This is how I have felt in the wake of the “I’m sorry, what now?” questions and comments, received following my mention that my family has adopted the Icelandic tradition of books on Christmas Eve in lieu of big gifts under the tree. To be honest, […]

Letters

Letter: Loyalty to country must come first

December 10, 2024December 9, 2024

Our commitment to individual politicians should pale in comparison.

Letters

Letter: Divestment votes in Portland and Belfast deserve praise

December 10, 2024December 9, 2024

A big thank you to the city councils of Portland and Belfast for providing a clear moral compass for cities across the country by divesting from companies complicit in the ongoing genocide and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Contrary to what has been argued by some critics of divestment resolutions, it is both our right and […]

Food, Recipes

A Portland woman carries on tradition with Norwegian wedding cake

by Stephanie Eglinton December 10, 2024December 16, 2024

Kransekake is made of 18 rings formed into a tree of sorts and also is served on Christmas.

Op-eds, Opinion

Opinion: Health care spending is sinking the federal budget

by Justin Fox Bloomberg Opinion December 10, 2024December 9, 2024

I haven’t been able to find anything that reveals quite as much about the current predicament as simply separating health spending from everything else.