Portland’s decision to deny tax-exempt status to nonprofit organizations like Maine Public is deeply concerning. Nonprofits routinely sell tickets to events, host fundraisers and offer services that bring in necessary income. Generating revenue to fund operations does not mean an organization is operating for private profit; it means it’s sustaining its public mission. Finance Director […]
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
The Portland boys basketball team jelled at the right time to reach Class A final. Here’s how it happened.
The Bulldogs’ defense has been outstanding and helped Portland get hot in the playoffs and reach the state championship game.
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Posted inNews, Op-eds, Opinion
I ran the numbers on Portland’s ‘workforce housing.’ It’s not pretty. | Opinion
When we approve developments that exclude workers and call them “workforce housing,” we’re not solving our affordability crisis. We’re exploiting it.
Posted inFeatured Property, Real Estate, Sponsored
Retire in Southern Maine at Hillcrest in Scarborough, and experience true 55-plus independent living
126 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Burgers and shakes coming to Cumberland’s Main Street
The former home of Rise Pizza and Pub will become Rattle Shake Grill’s second location.
Posted inFeatured Property, Real Estate, Sponsored
In a setting expansive and serene, this light and airy home offers a peaceful retreat in Central Maine
$925,000 | 227 Benson Road, Manchester
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Susan Collins does not respect the opinions of Maine voters | Opinion
The senator’s support of the SAVE America Act goes directly against state voters’ strong statement against voting restrictions in 2025.
Posted inLetters
Mitchell deserves a full vetting in Epstein mess | Letter
I’m relatively new to Maine. We moved here in 2021, and have been delighted with ourhome, our community and people’s openness to us as people from away. So, I am trulybefuddled, and a little disgusted, by the rush to judgment directed at Sen. George Mitchell. Ihave no idea what he may or may not be […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
American politics is suffering from Rip Van Winkle syndrome | Opinion
The past many people long for is less historical reality than selective daydream.
Posted inLetters
Shades of McCarthyism with the Epstein files | Letter
This hungry search for names in the Epstein files is beginning to have a definite McCarthy stink to it. Perhaps no names should be made public until the Justice Department — or whoever — actually prosecutes people. Then folks can unleash their righteous indignation. Right now we’re damaging people regardless of how tenuous their connection to […]