Shops, restaurants and others are closing their doors or making donations to organizations that support people affected by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Maine.
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South Portland sustainability through the seasons | Our Sustainable City
Winter — Planning for the next growing season I began my position as a Resilience Corps Fellow last January, relocating from New York to Maine, excited to work in municipal government and support community-driven climate action. I wanted to contribute to tangible sustainability programs and policies at the local level. I remember when my experiences […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Casco library looking ahead at expansion after zoning agreement approved
The library hopes to add a ‘quiet space’ for adults to do remote work, as well as improve accessibility.
Posted inMaine, News
Live updates: Maine’s Chief U.S. District Court judge orders ICE to release asylum seeker who was arrested without warrant
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said the increased operation that has gripped the state for more than a week has ended, but protests and demonstrations remain and the aftermath could last months.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The ‘upspeak’ trend is dragging us all down | Opinion
Upspeak, a speech habit meant to sound cooperative, can register as hesitation, particularly in public settings.
Posted inMaine
Cape Elizabeth hosts the first Cumberland County winter Special Olympics
Cape Elizabeth middle-schoolers organized speed skating, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Posted inBusiness, News
Suburban Propane customers report delivery problems in Maine
Complaints to the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Maine Attorney General have spiked with January’s frigid temperatures.
Posted inLetters
In disbelief at support for President Trump | Letter
I used to send a letter every chance I got. I will try now. I am 77 years old. I cringe every time I see President Trump. How can anybody support such a monster? I am totally disgusted with all that he has done to the whole world. Richard Aspinall Sr.Scarborough
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Maine’s schools must not become sites of fear | Letter
Reports of ICE activity during school drop-off and pick-up times have been deeply troubling.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Republicans must hold Trump accountable for global threats | Opinion
Until the party divorces itself from its oligarchical overlords and repudiates Donald Trump, it should be boycotted by patriotic voters of all stripes.