I’ll admit that I’m somewhat of a news junkie. I watch and read the news religiously. My question is: Why can’t the people who get elected answer a straightforward question? A simple “yes” or “no” in many instances will answer a question. They will either deflect or act like they were asked a different question […]
2024
Letter: Representative democracy deserves support
I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised when, as if on cue, the elected GOP/MAGA legislators announced an impeachment effort to take down Maine’s secretary of state. Why? Because she was doing her job as required by Maine statute. I have long believed one of the primary causes for the political tumult we’re experiencing as […]
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
See Colin Hay in Gardiner on April 9.
Face the Music: Grace Potter talks ‘Mother Road’ before tour hits the State
Hear songs from her latest album live Friday in Portland.
Live Music Lineup: Traditional Irish tunes, and the songs of Gordon Lightfoot
Catch shows from The Consequences, Tom DiMenna and Castlebay.
The Conversation: What enforcement power does the International Court of Justice have in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?
South Africa says that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and has asked the International Court of Justice to intervene and stop Israeli military action in Gaza. Israel issued its initial defense to South Africa’s charges on Jan. 12, 2024, at the International Court of Justice — the United Nations’ highest human rights […]
How a note in an antique dress from Searsport created a sensation
A 19th century bustle dress bought in Searsport a decade ago made national news last week, after a researcher decoded an old telegraph message found inside it.
Asylum seekers living in South Portland hotel on track to move out by June
MaineHousing, Catholic Charities and Prosperity Maine have seen recent success helping people find permanent housing, and many asylum seekers have received work authorization and found jobs.
Opinion: Think about where Martin Luther King Jr. would stand today
I believe Dr. King would be condemning the conflict in both Gaza and Ukraine – and critical of U.S. involvement.
Letter: Support WIC before it’s too late
A deadline looms that could affect thousands of young Maine families’ access to good food.
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