Candidates are casting their messaging around Epstein’s associates and the unaccountable elite, betting that voter distrust of powerful institutions can help them shape the midterm debate.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Paid internships would work wonders for Maine | Opinion
More businesses should explore this worthy investment in our students and our workforce. Think of what could happen if every business started with one.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Ranked-choice voting in Maine must be fixed or abandoned | Letter
The events of last week exposed the extent to which this system is broken.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
This election year needs to be about care | Letter
I thank James Doyle for his June 15 op-ed (“Do Trump and Susan Collins share Frances Perkins’ vision of society?”), reminding us of Frances Perkins and her belief that we have a responsibility to care for one another. Perkins, in her work with New York Mayor Al Smith and later as Franklin Roosevelt’s chief lieutenant, […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Delegation must oppose changes to US Department of Education | Letter
I am outraged by the proposal to move the federal Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the Rehabilitation Services Administration from the Department of Education to Health and Human Services, and to shift the Office for Civil Rights to the Department of Justice. A strong Department of Education is essential to protecting the rights […]
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republicans got their preferred Paul LePage opponent, but Maine’s 2nd District race is far from over
State Auditor Matt Dunlap rose above the preferred choice of national Democrats, state Sen. Joe Baldacci, to win the primary. Republicans say they are happy that former Gov. Paul LePage is facing him in November.
Posted inBusiness, News
Modular construction, big or small, fills a hole in Maine’s housing market
When available homes don’t quite fit the bill, prefab housing can help.
Posted inBusiness, Hearts of Pine, News, Sports
Portland Hearts of Pine move into larger shop in Bayside
Full of heart-coated designs, the new retail space speaks to the growing enthusaism for Maine’s professional soccer team.
Posted inNews
Gardiner councilors approve $8.3M city budget not expected to increase taxes
Councilors also approve a 5% sewer rate hike.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Rangeley ride service fills transportation gap: ‘People help each other’
Volunteer drivers of Rangeley Health Rides provide access to medical appointments, errands and other destinations for residents without reliable transportation.