PORTLAND — A series of forums on immigration and local economic opportunities continues Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Portland Public Library Rines Auditorium, 5 Monument Way, according to a press release from the World Affairs Council of Maine. The forum will feature a panel discussion, led by John Spritz, manager of the Growing Portland collaborative, […]
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Portland workshop on High, State traffic set for March 4
PORTLAND — The final public workshop on a proposal for two-way traffic on State and High streets will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, according to project spokeswoman Carol Morris. The workshop will be held in Rines Auditorium at the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Way, and will seek public input on potential […]
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Editorial: North Yarmouth sends the wrong message by pulling the plug
If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember the opening narration of the early 1960s sci-fi TV show, “The Outer Limits”: “There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. If we wish to make it louder, we will bring up the volume. If […]
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The Universal Notebook: Art in my life
For the most part, my life in art has remained pretty much out of these columns, except perhaps when I was inveighing against our benighted governor a few years ago for his political attack on the Maine Labor History Mural for being too pro-labor. But art has been a big part of my personal and […]
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Abby's Road: Diagnosing a winter psychosis
The sixth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders should include the following criteria to assist mental health professionals identify a New Englander suffering from winter: • Arrogance. The descent into winter is marked by cockiness. Red flags include a post-Thanksgiving braggadocio, sparked by the confidence that comes after successfully deep-frying a […]
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Dishin' That: When it comes to tipping, do this, don't do that
With the exception of credit card statements, the 2014 holiday season is a scant memory. Time has passed, but it’s never too late to honor the annual tradition of sharing the top best and worst tips of the previous year. Here’s what they were, and why, in ascending order: The best tips • A little […]
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Letter: Force alone won't stem the terrorist tide
Thank you to Edgar Allen Beem for saying what needs to be said about the way in which we are undertaking our war on terror. As he points out, we create as many terrorists as we destroy through our campaign of remote-controlled robot bombing attacks. The civilians who are killed in that process are not […]
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Letter: Magazine gets well-deserved slap from Woods
I agree with Steve Woods’ Intentionally Unreasonable column last week (“No time for swimsuits, and other cold thoughts”) and I particularly appreciate his comments on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. I am not a sports fan and have never purchased an SI, but I agree that the Swimsuit Issue has evolved over the years into […]
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Letter: Sexy servers deserve more compensation
Natalie Ladd’s Dishin’ That column “What happens in the kitchen doesn’t stay there” is more than interesting for my wife and me. My wife (70-plus years old) has published on food herself, while I (80-plus) enjoy the confirmation of the service staff. I was saddened however, to read that in some bars and restaurants the […]
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Letter: Columnist ignores Obamacare benefits
Julie McDonald-Smith’s most recent column extolling the efforts to repeal Obamacare in its entirety ignores the positive impact the Affordable Care Act is having on the lives of millions of Americans. Enrollment has exceeded expectations and there are now over 31 million citizens signed up, including over 13 million people who never before had access […]