Reelect problem-solver Golek In an earlier opinion piece, which appeared in the Portland Press Herald (“When we vote in November, we should support truth-telling,” March 2, 2024), I noted that this state and country both face a number of serious problems which need addressing … “but only by accepting our present failures. Where to initiate […]
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Giving Voice: Journey of supporting housing through eyes of case manager
At Tedford Housing, the journey from homelessness to home is both deeply personal and profoundly collective. While many know us for our emergency shelter services, our commitment to creating lasting change is also fulfilled through our Permanent Supportive Housing program. The tenants living in Tedford’s 37 supportive housing units across six buildings have previously experienced […]
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Spirit of Life: Good signs of the times
Here we are, fewer than 50 days from national elections — from the top of the presidential ticket to down-ballot races for the US Senate and House, to state legislative races, to small town elections that will determine everything from who sits on the town council to whether to approve bond issues directly affecting local […]
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The Maine Idea: DeJoy’s plan creating death spiral for mail delivery
No longer do I wonder — as during and long after the pandemic — whether my mail will arrive daily. In that sense, the U.S. Postal Service has returned to normal. In any deeper sense, such as whether we’re getting the public service we need and deserve, the jury is still out. In May 2020, […]
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Just a Little Old: ‘The fat lady’ is warming up in the wings
Seventy million Americans tuned in to watch the recent presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The talking heads posed two burning questions prior to the debate: 1. Would Kamala Harris convey the impression that she is strong enough and smart enough to assume the immense responsibilities faced by any American President? 2. Would […]
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Danny Tyree: Have you joined the ‘underconsumption’ bandwagon?
Tyrades! by Danny Tyree I didn’t realize a recent CNN story would attempt making me feel guilty about my annual father-son bonding ritual. Each summer Gideon and I cut a series of radio commercials for my day-job employer (the local farmers cooperative), with the intention of having a little fun and, well, selling some stuff. […]
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Sustainable Living: How to do slow fashion
As described in our last column, much of the clothing now available in stores is cheaply produced, and we often buy it frequently to keep up with quickly evolving styles. This fast-fashion trend wastes our money while needlessly draining resources, increasing environmental pollution, and straining landfills. Slow fashion is a more sustainable approach to dressing […]
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Letters to the editor: Thanks to Brunswick Fire and Rescue; vote for democracy; Stover for District 48; foam spill/PFAS
Grateful to Brunswick Fire and Rescue On August 31, Saturday of Labor Day weekend, we suffered a flood in our apartment from a blow out of a hot water pipe bolt in our laundry room. Unable to reach emergency maintenance through the management office, and unable to locate the hot water shut off, (hidden behind […]
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Stacy Frizzle-Edgerton: They’ve flown the nest!
September is a month of transitions, summer turning into fall, baby birds leaving the nest and kids returning to school. We’ve experienced these trends at both my house and the People Plus Center, although this year the transitions have seemed a little more difficult. At the end of last month, I drove my 19-year-old daughter […]
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Dick Polman: Kamala reduced Trump to a parody of himself
The showdown Tuesday night – pitting a devotee of democracy who aspires to be our next president against a groupie of autocracy who aspires to be our last-ever president – was more delicious than an ice cream sundae with cherry on top. Thanks to a shrewd performance by Kamala Harris, one that surely exceeded Democratic […]
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