Letters: Biden’s Saudi relationship; Character still counts

What am I missing with Biden’s Saudi relationship? I have one question. Well, not really, but one for now. Regardless of the politics behind Biden’s flip-flop of seeing Saudi Arabia as a “pariah” two years ago, and now fist-bumping its crown prince as a lead-in to the solicitation of higher oil production, this question looms […]

Giving Voice: Tedford Housing takes a holistic approach to homelessness

“We can get eight to 10 calls a day asking if we have a bed.” Cecelia Hitte, housing navigator for Tedford Housing, paints me a picture of the often-underestimated needs of the region. While Tedford currently houses 12 individual adults (reduced from the original 16 to comply with COVID guidelines) and six families, it must […]

People Plus Pic of the Week: Sweet symphony

David Treadwell: Kudos to Maine Boys to Men

Every day, it seems, we hear about another mass shooting. Usually, the killer is a lone young white male who’s been damaged by a bad home life or been bullied. Did you know that 90 percent of the acts of violence in America are committed by boys and men? Did you know that one in […]

Commentary: Schools are the ‘hubs and hearts’ of neighborhoods

Here’s how they can strengthen the communities around them

Photos: It’s not easy being blue

Rare blue amphibian spotted in Brunswick.

Vitelli to host public office hours in Richmond

Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, will host office hours from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, July 23 at Isaac F. Umberhine Public Library, 86 Main St. in Richmond. Office hours provide local residents a chance to meet with their representatives to ask questions and get help with legislative or state government matters. Vitelli will give updates on her […]

Tom Purcell: Teens not working doesn’t work for America

Here’s a trend that may not bode well for the future of our country: According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 40 percent of 16- to 19-year-olds have summer jobs — down from 75 percent of teens a generation ago. As it goes, according to the NerdWallet website, teen summer employment has […]

The Maine Idea: ‘Great New Hampshire Tax Myth’ is just that

Since Paul LePage is running another anti-income tax campaign for Maine governor, it’s time to dust off the history books and delve into “The Great New Hampshire Tax Myth,” for it’s at the root of most of our national tax dilemmas, as well of those of New England states and, well, Maine. The theory, like […]

Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport announces new name, logo

The organization takes name Meetinghouse Arts to celebrate its home in downtown Freeport