Jonathan Crimmins’ recent column in The Times Record (“Pay Day,” April 24) examining the so-called “pay day” that Maine’s colleges and universities received from the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund fell victim to his glaring lack of knowledge about where this funding came from or how it is supposed to be used. I am […]

It was around 1 a.m. last Friday, and my wife nudged me awake. Her shoulders shook in the darkness. The tears ran freely down her face. “She’s gone,” she said softly, her voice filled with depthless pain and loss and disbelief. It was the news that we prayed would not come. After three weeks of […]

“The Tudors,” a Netflix docudrama, unveils the intrigue, gore and unraveling of 16th century England. While there are obvious differences between the actions of King Henry VIII and President Donald Trump, there are some striking parallels. Loyalty is demanded above all else. Those who disagree quickly fall out of favor or worse. The King’s responses […]

A Maine non-profit health insurer won a signal victory April 27 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, 8-1, that the federal government must pay money promised under the Affordable Care Act. Community Health Options, based in Lewiston, became the lead plaintiff in an insurer’s lawsuit that will require payouts of $12 billion, based on a […]

CMP green rebrand an exploitive, dirty ploy Angling to capitalize on financial woes and worries brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, CMP has released a series of ads ennobling New England Clean Energy Connect as an economic life preserver for Mainers. They promise 1,600 new jobs, $300 million in contracts for Maine businesses, hundreds of […]

For the past two years, I have served as the medical director of Mid Coast Senior Health Center. This organization includes assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and acute rehab communities. You’ve likely been hearing a lot about “nursing homes” in the news lately. Since the onset of the novel coronavirus, organizations such as ours […]

Leaders must take the Constitution to heart A letter from Nancy Pelosi informs me that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s one and only mission is to preserve and strengthen their majority. During the Obama administration, the Republican’s political arm had only one mission: to remove Obama from office. Members of Congress should advocate for the […]

Many observers were surprised that 81 percent of white Christian evangelicals voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. Why would those who purport to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ support a man with a long history of decidedly unChristian behavior. He was a proven liar, bully and adulterer who created a fake […]

It’s one month before my 85th birthday and I have never seen the whole world in such a complete mess. This is being brought about by this tiny little thing that, to me, resembles a sand burr or burdock burr but much, much smaller. The destruction and chaos brought about by the coronavirus are unparalleled. […]

Fighting the health and economic impacts of Covid-19 costs a lot of money. The government has pumped out trillions of dollars to support urgent health care and to help people and companies survive the loss of jobs and business activity. Spending and lending at this level has never happened before. These massive outlays result from […]