Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr recently warned broadcasters that their outlets’ government-issued licenses for use of the airwaves could be revoked if they publicly report information his agency deems as false. The president subsequently endorsed his appointee’s statement. I suppose these dark statements from Mr. Carr and Mr. Trump represent “just another day” in […]
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
New ‘elevated dive’ bar and restaurant planned on Portland’s Preble Street
The Velvet Dog is on track to launch by June.
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Posted inMaine, News
250 years ago, Gorham colonel led army regiments in the Revolution
This week in 1776, Edmund Phinney’s regiment was on a march to Fort Ticonderoga from Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Posted inMaine, News
Carlow seeks reelection to Maine House District 137
Rep. Nathan Carlow is the Republican candidate going up against Democrat Charles Tilburg for the seat.
Posted inNews, Times Record
Bath Iron Works union hits the picket line
The Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association is on strike after rejecting the shipyard’s contract offer over the weekend.
Posted inLetters
Horrified by war on Iran | Letter
Well, here is our “holy war,” at last, and I am horrified. I’m horrified that Christian leaders have been invited by the White House Faith Office to pray with President Trump in the Oval Office, and that there is a White House Faith Office, a clear violation of the “sacred” principle of the separation of […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Maine Democrats: Don’t forget David Costello in Senate primary | Steve Collins
As the battle between Janet Mills and Graham Platner grows ever more bitter, the third candidate in the race can strike a different note.
Posted inMaine, News
York County court dismisses Biddeford complaint over UNE pier project
The city argued that the Saco River Corridor Commission’s approval of the controversial proposal was unlawful. But the court said the city’s complaint was improper and filed too late.
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At Goodwill Outlet in Gorham, Mainers take bargain hunting to another level
The outlet store is a regular haunt for deal hunters looking for hidden treasure.
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Hannah Pingree’s skills qualify her for Maine governor | Letter
I served with Hannah Pingree in the Maine Legislature. Hannah Pingree should be Maine’s next governor. I don’t have a close personal relationship with Hannah. That is not what my decision is about, nor should it be. Since I served, I have heard regularly from people who know how things work, or don’t work, in […]