Ceremonies on Thursday morning honored the thousands who were killed in the deadly terror attacks in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001.
2025
Keep AI out of Maine classrooms | Letter
Despite all of the marketing money targeting school districts, schools shouldn’t waste time and money figuring out how to integrate “AI” into classrooms (How Maine teachers are using AI in the classroom, Sept. 7). There isn’t an ethical way for schools to use AI tools, which are built on stolen words and images, use an immense amount of water and electricity to […]
Changes are coming — are you ready to lead in your business, your community?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about when my parents were born and all that they have seen. There is a distinct case that could be made that either my parents’ generation (born in the years just after WWII — the definition of a baby boomer) or their parents’ generation (born at the turn of the century […]
North Yarmouth housing expansion spurs water worries
The developer of the York Ridge subdivision is proposing adding 35 more units. Abutters and residents of the existing subdivision say it is already causing enough issues, particularly due to poor water management.
Rising inflation strains Americans and affects rent, minimum wage in Maine
Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries, and airfares jumped, while a measure of layoffs also increased, putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot as it prepares to cut rates at its meeting next week despite persistent price pressures.
We need more uplifting news | Letter
Through the years, I have collected positive and heart-warming stories. The world looks so bleak. But there are many good and brave people out there, not only helping others in need but risking their own lives to do it. Reading and hearing about them will lift my spirit and let me hope for a better […]
How to transform frozen pizza from blah to brilliant
Frozen pizza can get the job done in a pinch. Here are a few simple tips for making it better.
Stop the bombing and feed the starving in Gaza | Opinion
We all need to do our part to help end this famine.
Bacteria found at Willard Beach is confirmed to come from humans
Willard Beach is an impaired beach. South Portland’s Water Resource Protection department is working to address sources of bacteria that end up in the ocean.