A battle is being waged across states about whether ‘retroactive laws’ reviving expired claims under previous statutes of limitations are constitutional.
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Jim Fossel: Enough with the concept drafts already
The half-hearted “reform” Maine Democrats agreed to benefits lobbyists. It does nothing for voters, who are being gravely disrespected.
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The Maine Millennial: Checking in on Sara Gideon’s campaign millions
Yup, still sitting there.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Return of land to Penobscot Nation will make history
Practicality, not politics, is the driving factor in acquiring and returning 30,000 acres to the tribe.
Posted inFood, Recipes
This spiced Moroccan red tea is a warming, tingling elixir
Khunjul, an infusion of chiles and spices, is sweet, tart and pungent.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Car takeover swarms need to be addressed
I’m writing because it worries me that people in this state of Maine are unaware of what car takeovers are and the dangers they pose. Car takeovers are on the rise — they are getting much more popular everywhere. I want to get the word out because I have realized what an impact car takeovers […]
Posted inLetters
Letter: Gun rights column missed the mark
Three executives of firearm-related organizations in Maine took aim at the 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases in an op-ed published in the Sunday Telegram on Jan. 26 (“Firearm rights are under continued assault in Maine“). “No longer can a woman in desperate need of self-defense from an abuser purchase a firearm to protect her […]
Posted inFood, Recipes
This roasted feta fattoush leans on a zingy za’atar dressing
A fattoush salad at chef Michael Rafidi’s Yellow cafe in Washington, D.C., inspired this recipe.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Was Susan Collins’ Hegseth vote all for show?
Does anyone really believe that Sen. Susan Collins’ vote against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary was based on principle rather than on her intention to run for reelection in 2026, and that her voted wasn’t needed for confirmation? If Trump needed her vote, Collins would surely have returned to the fold. Lawrence Kaplan Cape […]