Books/Authors Thursday 1/18 Michael Naylor author talk: “The Alchemy of the Enneagram in Transforming Addiction,” 6 p.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway. southportlandlibrary.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland, in bad weather. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted […]
2024
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Not an officer? I beg to differ
Imagine my surprise to read that Mr. Trump should not be considered an officer for the purposes of the 14th Amendment. Ahem … he was the commander in chief. The officer over the all highest-ranking officers of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. When I was in the service, a mere staff […]
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Opinion: To move forward, Portland must loosen its grasp on history
The landmark redevelopment of the Portland Museum of Art should not be held back by selective preservation of the past.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Trump’s mocking of Biden’s stuttering is deplorable
Now Donald Trump is mocking President Biden’s stuttering. I know something about stuttering. I’m 76 and I’ve stuttered all my life. That President Biden has accomplished all that he has — a life of public service in Congress, then as vice president and president — all while stuttering, is a testament to a remarkable strength […]
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Letter to the editor: Gun violence deaths: How many are enough?
Given that this country didn’t even make it one week into a new year before there was another school shooting, we must all ask our legislators: how many dead kids is an acceptable number for 2024? How many lives are they willing to sacrifice this year in exchange for their continued loose gun laws; their […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers are paying less to heat homes and fill vehicles this winter. Here’s why.
Weak global demand and higher domestic oil production have led to energy savings for consumers so far this winter.
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Opinion: Small rural businesses threatened by consumer protection bill
The proposed legislation would make any business that is dominant in its market a target of civil lawsuits from would-be competitors.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Fulfilling district’s goals a key focus of second half of year
As we change the calendar from December to January, we have an opportunity to reflect on the previous year. Although we have much to celebrate, during the first few months of the school year we were faced with challenges that had a profound impact on our children and families. A swastika, a symbol of hate […]
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Letter to the editor: Scrap salmon farm in Belfast
When a project like Nordic Aquafarms faces as many hurdles as this one does, the best course of action is to walk away.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Don’t be fooled – snow is becoming a thing of the past
In all but 7 of 240 U.S. cities, average winter temperatures have risen since 1970 by an average of 3.8 degrees.