Our legislators urgently need to focus on preventative mechanisms.
2024
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Octopuses are cool and so is Mainer’s part in new discovery
Of all the creatures with whom we share this big, beautiful planet, octopuses have to be some of the absolute coolest. OK, now before anyone gets all fired up to send me an email about “octopi” versus “octopuses,” let me just say that multiple sources all agree: both ways are correct. As is, according to […]
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Opinion: With or without Trump, the U.S. is turning its back on the world
The Ukraine impasse shows that the rot in the U.S. political system goes deeper than the rantings of a rogue president.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Maine drug policy reform is essential
Maine is at a pivotal moment with L.D. 1975, a proposed law that would increase access to essential public health services and remove criminal penalties for personal possession of controlled substances. Although there is bipartisan support for increased mental health services, there is persistent opposition to decriminalization, which is an integral component of a comprehensive […]
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Opinion: Maine lobstermen will not be scapegoated over right whale
Regulators and out-of-state agitators are impugning one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world for right whale deaths. Enough.
Posted inLetters
Letter: No welcome mat for middle-income people
A Cumberland voter quoted in a recent Press Herald report on the rejection of an affordable housing proposal said: “We felt there was a lot of uncertainty with who would be living there and thought the income level was a bit low for the people we want to attract to town.” This is an inhumane […]
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Letter: Trump’s threat to democracy
I totally agree with George Clark’s opinion piece, “We are watching democracy’s slow death,” in the March 7 edition of the Press Herald. While I did not see combat in the Vietnam War (six years in the Army National Guard), I think he is spot on about the damage Donald Trump could make to our […]
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Threats, evacuations lead to calls for more security at Maine Capitol
Lawmakers are proposing a new security screening center and additional staff amid growing concerns about political violence.
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Letter: Biden’s policies benefit all Americans
Inflation continues to be painful for us all. But let’s set the record straight: The inflation rate is down to 3.1% from 6.4% last year and expected to decrease further while wages increase. We now have the lowest inflation rate of all the major advanced economies and the highest rate of wage growth, with both […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Brick Store Museum highlights Edith Barry through storytelling
The Brick Store Museum, according to a March 6 news release, “is celebrating Women’s History Month with the extraordinary woman who founded the institution during an interactive celebration with storytelling, behind-the-scenes tours, and sweet treats” on Saturday, March 23 from 3-5 p.m. “The museum was founded in 1936 by artist Edith Barry,” wrote Cynthia Walker, […]