Books/Authors March 21 Philip C. Baker author talk: “Hunger Hill,” 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. baxterlibrary.org Paul Doiron author talk: “Mike Bowditch” mystery series, 6:30 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. Registration required. graypubliclibrary.com March 25 Don Perkins author talk: “The Barns of Maine,” 6 p.m., New Gloucester Public Library, […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter: Supreme Court should cancel its summer recess
The recent decision by the United States Supreme Court to hear oral arguments related to former President Donald J. Trump’s presidential immunity claim is cause for great concern. It appears that the court does not take seriously the threat to the United States rule of law posed by the continued delays generated by Mr. Trump’s […]
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Letter: Secure better gun laws in Maine
The governor’s proposal doesn’t go far enough to ensure we’ve done all we can to make Maine safer from gun violence.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 14
March Meltdown fun this Friday Hot cocoa and snacks, pizza, crafts, games and face painting will be part of the March Meltdown event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Walker Street field. Westbrook police will participate in the event, sponsored by Avesta Housing. “Melt boredom away with us,” the police […]
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Cumberland has done plenty to support affordable housing
Do not discount the history of what the town has already done; do not use averages to portray the town as exclusively wealthy.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Here’s why we have to revisit the right to repair
Although a large majority of Mainers support the idea, we’re concerned about the process by which it became law – and that law’s applicability.
Posted inMaine
Portland shooting victim’s family, friends gather on his birthday to say goodbye to ‘a part of us’
Raoul Tshiyuka was shot March 2 on St. John Street in Portland. Police have made an arrest but have released few details about what happened.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Let’s pass a budget that commits to a thriving Maine
Is saving money more important than the health, safety and financial security of our residents?
Posted inLetters
Letter: Is Biden the best we have to offer?
As a registered Democrat who votes 100% Republican, I’m trying to figure out what motto works best for President Joe Biden: “Don’t Do As Democrats Do, Do As Democrats Tell You To” is one of my favorites. Since day one, Biden has said “the country was like this when I got here” and “it’s all […]
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Community News – Southern Maine Community College launches hospitality podcast
Southern Maine Community College last week announced the launch of Bed & Butter: THE Hospitality Podcast. Bed & Butter will be an exploration of the hospitality industry hosted by hotel executive Sean Riley. The podcast is produced in collaboration with SMCC’s Communications & New Media Studies program, offering a platform for students to delve into […]