I would like to see any current Republican in Washington show even one-tenth the amount of courage shown by every single transgender person who has ever stood up in the face of overwhelming personal risk to declare, “This is who I am.” Mary Wheeler South Portland
2025
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Jan. 30
Musician Dyhrberg to entertain seniors Musician Tom Dyhrberg will entertain when Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at noon on Monday, Feb. 3, in the Spruce Room at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Refreshments will be served followed by a business meeting, according an announcement from club President Carol Hayden. A Westbrook native, Dyhrberg will sing […]
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Posted inFood, Maine
6 up-and-coming Greater Portland chefs to watch
These talented, ambitious young professionals aim to open their own local restaurants in the years to come.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special
Reduce the amount of meat in your diet with a gentle flexitarian approach
We’ve got a few tips to get you started, plus a tasty recipe for Extra Crispy Baked Orange Tofu with Broccolini that makes a strong case for meatless meals.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Funding freeze could have had fatal consequences in Maine
Unfortunately, this probably won’t be the last attack on critical services that Mainers depend on.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Meet the man helping Maine’s illegal weed growers get licenses
‘I would not smoke my clients’ stuff,’ said the Brooklyn man helping Chinese immigrants become caregivers, adding that he hopes to improve their practices.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: It’s when believing in things feels hard that we have to do it
In these times of deep discord and disorienting differences, we need our beliefs to underpin connection and action.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Community News: Jan. 30
UMaine at Augusta Saco Center opens new location The Saco Center of the University of Maine at Augusta is open for business and will begin the spring semester in its new location, Suite 104 at 209 Main St., Saco. Over the past 40 years, the UMA Saco Center has served an average of 350 students […]
Posted inLetters
Letter: Maine Legislature must properly fund child care
Over the past several years, I have worked with Maine organizations that advocate for policies and investments to strengthen and grow Maine’s economy, including efforts aiming to remove barriers to workforce participation. One major workforce obstacle is child care. Many parents and guardians, including my own friends and colleagues, have left jobs or not gone […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Jan. 30
Reynolds appointed to School Committee Jaci Reynolds has been appointed to fill the slot left open by the recent resignation of longtime School Committee member Stewart McCallister. Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry announced that Reynolds will serve until the next municipal election in June 2025. “Jaci Reynolds is new to the community of Gorham but has […]