In reference to the Midtown development dispute with the city of Portland, the anger expressed by City Manager John Jennings comes as old news to us. Unfortunately, Jennings has allowed that anger to influence the city’s decision-making. Jennings has made it known that he feels this transaction was a “bad deal.” That is open to […]

John Balentine bemoans that certain groups of people who don’t feel adequately represented in the equality race are starting to do something about it. (“Here’s Something: Is equality really what we want?”) I do not think that people want equality of outcome; they simply want more equitable outcomes, with a narrower disparity than has existed, […]

Mark Eves, former speaker of the Maine House and a Democratic candidate for governor, immediately reacted upon learning of harassment charges against a newly hired member of his political campaign. Eves’ prompt dismissal of this employee demonstrates his initiative and ability to act decisively. Eves, a father of three, and family counselor, is a man who […]

Mark Eves, former speaker of the Maine House and a Democratic candidate for governor, immediately reacted upon learning of harassment charges against a newly hired member of his political campaign. Eves’ prompt dismissal of this employee demonstrates his initiative and ability to act decisively. Eves, a father of three, and family counselor, is a man who […]

I just read the article on the proficiency-based diploma educational issue in the March 21 edition. I see this as yet another gimmick made up by the education industrial complex, and I feel very sorry for the kids – and even sorrier for the poor public school teachers being forced to learn and implement yet another vague […]

For last week’s column about ways Gov. Paul LePage has made life harder for Maine people, I talked to several people in social service agencies. One of them suggested that, as a measure of misery in Maine, I cite the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index, in which Maine dropped from No. 4 in 2016 to No. 24 […]

For last week’s column about ways Gov. Paul LePage has made life harder for Maine people, I talked to several people in social service agencies. One of them suggested that, as a measure of misery in Maine, I cite the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index, in which Maine dropped from No. 4 in 2016 to No. 24 […]

What is it with Maine’s 2nd Congressional District that nobody wants to live here? Is it because of obnoxious denizens like Leslie Gibson of Sabattus, Larry Lockman of Amherst or Bruce Poliquin of no place in particular? Wait, could it be me? Or Bigfoot? I doubt any of those are the case. The 2nd District […]

Welcome to another edition of Boos and Bravos, where we try to criticize and praise in equal amounts: BOO to Facebook. Although I’ve long been hoping for the total demise of this social media platform, I take a bit of solace in last week’s stock plunge, which followed the revelation that 250 million users’ personal […]

Dr. Linda Sanborn is the Democratic primary candidate in Maine Senate District 30, which covers Gorham and parts of Buxton and Scarborough. Sanborn is an exceptional candidate with outstanding experience, and I am proud to support her. A family physician for 25 years, Sanborn dedicated herself to the well-being of her patients while delivering many […]