Is our country for sale? Here’s what we know: • Elon Musk contributed at least $250 million to Trump’s campaign. • Miriam Adelson, a casino magnate and supporter of Jewish and Israel causes, contributed more than $132 million for Trump’s election. • Tim Mellon, the railroad magnate, gave at least $197 million to Trump’s election. […]
2024
Posted inLetters
Letter: U.S. officials still ignoring Gaza atrocities
Bill Van Esveld, associate director of Human Rights Watch, reported on Israel’s systemic destruction of Gaza’s water system on a recent episode of the “Democracy Now” podcast. Israelis and people of the U.S. get a recommended minimum of 247 liters of water a day. People in Gaza get 2 to 7 liters per day. The […]
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Letter: Remaining mute on Musk is unacceptable
I am appalled by the mainstream/legacy press and our legislators’ failure to strongly repudiate Elon Musk’s presumption of legitimacy. He has neither been elected by American citizens nor confirmed by our legislative body and has no business preemptively calling the shots. Kathleen Moses Round Pond
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Tap into something real and serve one another
Hello, hello, hello and Yuletide greetings to all. Last week, I gave myself the present of writing down some notes, a quick sketch if you will, of my ideal community. I had more to say – so I am keeping that rolling right through the holiday season up to the end of the year. OK, […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: HIV medication decision a symptom of a larger issue
Life-saving medications must remain affordable and accessible to all Mainers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Marden’s bargain hunters relish 60 years of fabulous finds
Founded in Fairfield in 1964, the surplus and salvage chain with 13 stores across Maine has been selling good stuff cheap for 6 decades.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: I hope Mother Nature might teach Maine to cooperate
Failing to invest in the mitigation of our negative impact on the environment will bring us together — in the worst way possible.
Posted inMaine, Toy Fund
Toy Fund helps provide holiday joy ‘every young child deserves’
Economic pressures led to a surge of requests for help this year. The Toy Fund placed additional orders and did some last-minute shopping to make sure no child was passed over.
Posted inOpinion
Clarence Page: Elon takes on Washington, but can he take it over?
It’s been something to see, this co-presidency that hasn’t even taken office yet.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Elizabeth B. Hazlett
NEW GLOUCESTER – Elizabeth B. Hazlett, 75, of New Gloucester, died peacefully on Dec. 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by …