This letter is in response to Tux Turkel’s Dec. 26 op-ed, “Maine’s energy policy looks to be going up in smoke.” The fake global warming narrative, which has been based on subsidy money (our money) feeding the pockets of power shysters and corrupt politicians from a past era should be allowed to dissolve into the […]
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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye named second-team All-Pro
New England’s Marcus Jones also makes the second team as a punt returner.
Remembering the quiet heroism of Frances Oldham Kelsey | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
If this intrepid FDA reviewer was around today, she’d probably be the subject of some nasty tweets (or, indeed, fired).
Latest edition of ‘North Woods Walks,’ a solid, funny collection of hikes
The seventh edition of Christopher Keene’s book includes several new, classic and obscure adventures.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye ready for playoff debut
New England faces the Los Angeles Chargers in their first playoff game since 2021.
Redefining ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ | Letter
I’ve often heard it said that people who deplore President Trump — as regards both his personal and political life, and persist in calling him out on it — are afflicted with something called “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” But as I see it, his supporters are the ones stricken with it. How else to account for the […]
Hannaford protests deserve more coverage | Letter
I’ve shopped at Hannaford stores for decades, always pleased particularly with their produce departments and especially with their competent and cheerful personnel. It has puzzled me to see protests about Hannaford, relating to free-range eggs (which I don’t purchase, but could if I wanted to. They’re always available at my Yarmouth Hannaford.) Seems odd to […]
Questions remain on proposed Portland tower | Letter
Leslie Bridgers is right to question the proposed tower in Portland (“30-story tower will be Portland’s next architectural regret,” Dec. 12). But beyond aesthetics, our planning board owes us answers about precedents, process and purpose. Can Portland’s housing needs be met without a structure taller than any building in comparable coastal cities — and twice […]
Bike lane lessons should be applied throughout Portland | Opinion
The protected lanes on Park Avenue haven’t worked as intended.
Maine legalized iGaming. Will tribes actually benefit?
Wabanaki chiefs praised Gov. Janet Mills’ move, but the existing gambling landscape and a people’s veto effort add wrinkles to the change.