Gov. Janet Mills and Maine Senate President Mattie Daughtry claim that their paid family leave tax will “stabilize the workforce.” I am curious, how so? Throughout my career, I have heard people speak of relocating for lower taxes, lack of income or sales taxes, low cost of living, affordable housing, low energy costs and overall […]

I thank Kay Neufeld for their article “Blackstones is Portland’s only gay bar, again,” in the March 30 Maine Sunday Telegram, and Brianna Soukup for the photos. So many memories. All those nights dancing at Roland’s with friends in the 1970s. Music, beer, cigarettes. The bartender would dim the lights when he sensed “danger,” and […]