Unchecked growth in commercial pricing has been destabilizing for our state. A bill before the Legislature stands to improve the picture.
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Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
We helped name a Portland pool. Let’s try harder with the new park. | Column
A recently adopted process requires the city to seek community engagement in naming landmarks, streets and other public assets, and it’s currently taking submissions.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Susan Collins called the cops because of sidewalk chalk. The woman behind it is running for US Senate.
Bangor resident Andrea LaFlamme is publicly identifying herself as the sidewalk chalker as she mounts a longshot campaign for US Senate.
Posted inLetters
As governor, Rick Bennett will put people before party | Letter
Bennett has already proven that he will show up, listen and act for anyone.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
In Maine legislative races, recruiting the right candidate is everything
With less than a month left to qualify for a primary ballot, Republicans and Democrats are still recruiting people to run for dozens of seats in the Maine Legislature.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics handle Lakers for a season sweep in rivalry’s latest chapter
Jaylen Brown scores 32 points for Boston, which has won 8 of its last 9 games.
Posted inSports
Mavericks, minus Flagg, top Pacers to snap 10-game losing streak
Khris Middleton scores 25 points and P.J. Washington adds 23 for Dallas, which was without the injured Cooper Flagg for the 3rd straight game.
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
Mariners complete 3-game sweep of Bloomington
Maine wins its 5th straight game to take over 3rd place in the North Division.
Posted inMaine, News
How would Maine’s proposed climate superfund work?
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the world’s largest oil and gas companies to pay for the recovery costs of climate-related disasters.
Posted inLetters
I find Bondi and Collins equally disgraceful | Letter
On Feb. 11, Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee to answer questions about the Epstein files. Her despicable and embarrassing performance can be summed up best in one line that she uttered in response to a question from Vermont Rep. Becca Balint: “I’m stunned that you want to continue talking about […]