Collins’ votes and statements on war powers and foreign policy underscore that Congress still has the capacity — and the obligation — to exercise its constitutional authority.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fire destroys off-the-grid house in Fairfield
The fire was reported Thursday afternoon at 28 Davis Road.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
What’s the case for phones in Maine classrooms, again? | Editorial
Any ‘local control’ or scaremongering that would keep cellphones in school goers’ hands deserves to be challenged.
Posted inSports
University of New England students get opportunity to work at Super Bowl
Business majors will have opportunity to learn from employees of San Francisco area pro franchises while helping with NFL’s biggest game.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta is reassessing real estate. What does that mean for your property taxes?
The revaluation is expected to be complete by July, with residential properties expected to take on more of the city’s tax burden.
Posted inLocal & State, News
How Mainers stepped in to help during the ICE surge
Spurred by a desire to support their neighbors, people delivered groceries, offered rides, donated money and protested the federal immigration enforcement.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Thanks for calling it like it is, Sheriff Joyce | Letter
Bravery is often disclaimed. I expect Cumberland County’s Sheriff Kevin Joyce would say he was just doing his job to protect our community when he recently called out how an egregious ICE detention was carried out (“bush league policing”). I want to offer thanks to Sheriff Joyce for his bravery as a small counter to […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Lewiston was the obvious choice for our new family home | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
I can’t imagine feeling nervous or judgmental about such a diverse, walkable city.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Hannah Pingree will deliver results for all Mainers | Opinion
Maine needs a governor who will stand up for its at-risk communities.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
ICE activities have raised the terror bar | Letter
I’ve read with interest and incredulity recent letters expressing opinions that folks should simply let ICE agents do their jobs because denizens acting and living here legally have nothing to fear. Stephen Miller says ICE officers have “immunity” from their actions in performance of their duties and alluded to local, constitutionally protected protesters as terrorists. […]