I am writing in support of L.D. 2085, An Act to Update Maine’s Domestic Violence and Stalking Laws. I am a licensed social worker with a private practice in Portland and have worked with many women who are not getting the protection they need or deserve, despite having been granted a protection from abuse or […]
2024
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Posted inLetters
Letter: Shrink class sizes in Portland
Crowded classrooms are causing staff burnout and overwhelming students.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Hoping for a continuation of Good Theater
It is with profound sadness to learn that Good Theater will no longer be performing at its location at the former St. Lawrence Arts Center on Munjoy Hill. Brian Allen and Steve Underwood have given such joy, creativity and outstanding entertainment to our community for 20 years, with 100 performances. The intimacy of the theater, […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside New Gloucester: March 8
Marvelous maple pancake breakfast weekend Royal River Orchards will host its much-anticipated al fresco pancake breakfasts the weekend of March 23 and 24, from 9 a.m. to noon, or until it sells out. The menu includes pancakes made from scratch, homemade maple syrup, as well as bacon, applesauce, maple baked beans and coffee for $10 […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton: March 8
Educators Association Instrumental Jazz Festival next weekend The Maine Music Educators Association High School Instrumental State Jazz Festival will take place at Lake Region High School from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, March 15, and all day March 16. The festival features 30 bands and combos representing high school jazz programs from around the state, […]
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Gaza needs humanitarian aid now – with or without a cease-fire
Whatever happens next, the White House should intensify its push for a massive influx of humanitarian aid.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Polarization, blame have no place in development of gun laws
If gun violence had a simple answer, we would have solved it already.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Reducing Maine’s reliance on natural gas will benefit climate, consumers
Let’s put our energy into helping people adopt clean energy technologies that contribute to a healthier, more affordable future.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Alan C. Joy
KENNEBUNK – Alan Joy, 85, died peacefully on March 3, 2024 at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough
Alan was born on July …