During the past week Donald Trump continued his unauthorized war on Iran, proposed a nearly $2 billion slush fund for his cronies and urged the Senate to give him $70 billion so ICE can evict a million more immigrants, the great majority of whom have committed no crime. Mainers should be outraged. Meanwhile, he and […]
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Brunswick student group aims to spark next generation of environmentalists
A new program, dreamed up by a Brunswick High School junior, connects teens to scientists, business owners and local officials who implement sustainable practices in their work.
How a Maine home is part of a former Kentucky governor’s legal troubles
Matt Bevin owns property in western Maine, which he said was hit with a ‘very large boulder’ that prevented him from attending a court hearing.
A love letter to Portland’s Amanda C. Rowe Elementary School | Opinion
A renewed focus on accountability, structure, community and expectations has turned a struggling school into one of Maine’s educational success stories.
Leave decision on Flock cameras to Maine cities and towns | Jim Fossel
What’s best for Bangor or Wiscasset might not be what’s best for Portland or for Hallowell. This shouldn’t be a statewide move.
Maine needs more energy storage. It also needs more rigorous environmental review. | Opinion
Every proposal should go through a thorough assessment of its benefits, costs and consequences for the state.
Portland cartoonist’s ‘Big Nate’ comic strip ends its daily run on Saturday
Lincoln Peirce is ending the daily ‘Big Nate’ cartoons, but the Sunday strips will continue to run.
Nearly half of Portland’s vacant downtown buildings haven’t registered with city
Owners of vacant storefront properties in the ‘pedestrian activities district’ must either agree to have local artists’ work installed or pay a fine, according to a new ordinance now in effect.
South Portland says farewell to Kaler Elementary — for good
Monday is the last day for the school, which will close its doors permanently.
Voting red will only make you blue | Letter
This is in response to a letter (“If you want positive change in Maine, vote red”), published on June 6, that concluded: “Vote red and see the real changes.” Vote red and see: If we really “see” what “red” has actually done for “the people,” it’s bound to make us blue. Joanne D’UngerLeeds