I find it all rather disturbing, and at the same time very amusing, that the Republicans are finding fault with Graham Platner concerning trivial misdemeanors when their Republican, our president, is a convicted felon and has been accused of all of the same offenses as Platner. I am having a very hard time understanding how, […]
2026
Posted inLetters
Trump’s outrages must be stopped | Letter
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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Posted inCommunity, News, Times Record
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, News
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.
Posted inCommunity, News
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.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Schools and Education
South Portland says farewell to Kaler Elementary — for good
Monday is the last day for the school, which will close its doors permanently.