In response to Nancy O’Hagan’s letter (“Numbers show Mainers support abortion“) published Sept. 5, I would like to offer a thoughtful rebuttal. The problem with numbers these days is that they can only be trusted to defend a position if the source of the information also supports your position. Statistics and numbers aside, I would […]
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Letter: Don’t be deluded by ‘medically necessary’ abortions
A letter from Nancy O’Hagan of Portland (“Numbers show Mainers support abortion,” Sept. 5) contained this summary passage: “I have never met a single woman that wants anyone but herself to decide if and when she gives birth.” In response, I note that in my 81 years, I have never met a single woman that […]
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Letter: Equity requires inequality, modern America is better
In their Sept. 7 letter, “Follow federal agency’s lead for racial equity,” the Mishlers state that “systemic racism … is taking place” in this country and that “equal rights and protections” can be pursued through President Biden’s mandated equity agenda. I challenge both ideas. Equality means the same treatment for everyone. Equity means the same […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 15-22
Comedy Sunday 9/17 Demetri Martin: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $30-$45. statetheatreportland.com Friday 9/22 “Talk of the Town”: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 9/16 “What’s Worth […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 15-22
Books/Authors Wednesday 9/20 Adam Alter author talk: “Anatomy of a Breakthrough,” 2 p.m., virtual via Zoom, hosted by Topsham Public Library. libraryc.org/topshamlibrary Shannon Bowring author talk: “The Road to Dalton,” 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. Hybrid. patten.lib.me.us Daniel Hecht book reading: “The Body Below,” 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant […]
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People and Business: Sept. 13
Hires, promotions, appointments Amy Lamb of the Maine Trust for Local News, formerly Maine Today Media, has been promoted to chief operating officer from her position as group vice president of financial planning and analysis. She’s been with the company since 2011. Stefanie Manning, former group vice president of consumer revenue and creative services, has […]
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Upcoming exhibit depicts artists’ ocean connections and concerns
Three Maine artists hope their show, “Alight on the Rocky Shores: This is not an exhibition on lighthouses,” will promote protection of a vulnerable environment.
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Portland Meetings: Sept. 13-20
Wed. 9/13 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Interviews Zoom Wed. 9/13 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Zoom, City Hall Wed. 9/13 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Thu. 9/14 5 p.m. Council Encampments Workshop Zoom, City Hall Mon. 9/18 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Tue. 9/19 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 9/19 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Interviews Zoom […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 8-15
Comedy Friday 9/8 Deep Thoughts Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Sam Miller: 8 p.m., First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Saturday 9/9 YES&Co. Improv with Angela Coulombe: 7 p.m., Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland. $15. eventbrite.com Matt’s Pat’s Comedy […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 8-15
Books/Authors Wednesday 9/13 Stephanie Cotsirilos author talk: “My Xanthi,” Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland, in bad weather. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library. portlandlibrary.com Books a la […]