My trust in the federal government is zero.
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Posted inMaine, News
Former Brunswick state Sen. Stanley Gerzofsky dies at 81
The advocate for his Brunswick neighbors died in his home on Jan. 21.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Portland in January: Historical photos from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s
Bandleader Benny Goodman performed in Portland in 1940.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The ICE surge in Maine is relying on lies | Opinion
It’s never been more important to separate facts from the falsehoods being put out by the Trump administration.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine needs a climate superfund rooted in justice | Opinion
The culprits of climate change-related damage in Maine should cover repair of that damage. A bill before the Legislature proposes just this.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Living in the Divided States of Oligarchs | Opinion
If this country is to become united again, it will require confronting just how deeply wealth has warped representation.
Posted inFood, Leslie Bridgers, Maine, News
Could a $20 burger and beer lure you to a Portland restaurant? | Column
With the rapidly rising cost of eating out, even a grant-funded program of deals might not be enough to entice local diners to leave their homes.
Posted inLetters
Maine must continue to support public broadcasting | Letter
On Friday, Jan. 9, the moderators of PBS NewsHour ended their broadcast with the announcement that — because of the fiscal crisis created by the Trump administration’s defunding of the Corporation For Public Broadcasting — PBS News Weekend would have to be discontinued. The regret voiced by Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz was palpable. Then, […]
Posted inSports
Seahawks top Rams to win NFC championship
Seattle hangs on for the win and will face New England in the Super Bowl.
Posted inNews
8 people on board plane that crashed at Bangor airport
The Bangor International Airport has halted flights after a reported crash around 7:45 p.m. The condition of those aboard is unclear.