Maine’s Republican senator plans to question both during separate hearings scheduled for Thursday morning, and she is seen as a possible swing vote.
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Opinion: Bishop Mariann Budde bravely spoke truth to power
Her sermon in the National Cathedral was nothing short of prophetic.
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Letter: Immigration in Maine is hardly a catastrophe
I wonder if Rep. Soboleski has ever even met or spoken to a person who is an immigrant?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: RFK Jr.’s confirmation will threaten Mainers’ lives
An anti-vaccine activist simply should not lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Voters approve bond for Biddeford Regional Center of Technology
Despite a light turnout, an overwhelming majority of voters who showed up approved a bond for the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology at the Jan. 21 municipal election. The sole item on the ballot, the $491,500 bond referendum, received 289 yes votes to 50 no votes. According to the referendum question, the funds will be […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Nostalgia proves to be double-edged in this painstakingly etched novel
In Elise Juska’s ‘Reunion,’ three friends harboring secrets attend their COVID-postponed 25th college reunion in fictional Sewall, Maine.
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Clarence Page: Trump pardons must not lead to the unpardonable
While some of those convicted in the Jan. 6 riot have seen the error of their ways, Americans still need to tune out the extremists.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Ethics questions should not be political
I am deeply concerned by the recent Maine House vote authorizing an ethics investigation into Rep. Lucas Lanigan. While I support holding officials accountable, the strict party-line divide — of Democrats voting in favor and Republicans voting against — raises troubling questions about the ethical priorities of the entire Legislature. Ethics investigations should transcend politics. […]
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Letter: Seeking Sen. Collins’ position on tax cuts
Long experience has taught me that Sen. Collins does not respond directly to messages from constituents in Midcoast Maine. What she may not listen to, perhaps others will. My recent message was: “Sen. Collins, you will be asked to extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts with even more for the wealthy and corporations. Do not […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
People and Business: Jan. 29
Hires, promotions, appointments Gary Bergeron, a financial adviser and corporate retirement director at Morgan Stanley in Portland, has been promoted to managing director. He has been with the firm since 2009. Catherine Cleale, a financial adviser and certified financial planner, was promoted to associate vice president. Kaila McCracken was promoted to vice president of business […]