The mistruths contained in the Feb. 15 letter challenging a Munjoy Hill Historic District need to be corrected. The writer (Anne Manganello) asserts that supporters of a Munjoy Hill Historic District want it to “stop big boxy condos” and demolitions. While those might be beneficial byproducts, I and my like-minded neighbors primarily support a historic […]
February 2020
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Recognize parents’ responsibilities – vote ‘no’ on 1
Recent letters and op-eds in the Press Herald (including two on Feb. 12) by qualified medical and education personnel have made a very strong case for the medical utility of childhood vaccination. Although I am a Ph.D. scientist in microbiology, I have nothing to add to those observations except total agreement. I am actually more […]
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Letter to the editor: Judge recognizes significance of BIW protest
That the Press Herald wasn’t there to cover the decision to lift a state-imposed fine ‘speaks to the political decay and corporate overreach of our times.’
Posted inBusiness, People on the Move
Ouellette named president and CEO at University Credit Union
NEW HIRES Randall May was appointed interim assistant director for Konbit Sante Cap-Haitien Health Partnership’s U.S. operations in Falmouth. He previously served as director of international operations for the National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors. Prior to joining NASTAD, he worked for 13 years as director of programs for the Frannie Peabody Center […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State should not retreat on Maine women’s health
The federal ‘gag rule’ will deny birth control to low-income residents if the Legislature doesn’t act.
Posted inBusiness
Federal contracts and patents
Here is a list of recently awarded federal contracts and patents to Maine companies and inventors.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Woman who can’t be vaccinated urges fellow Mainers to vote ‘no’ on 1
I am writing this letter from my hospital bed to implore my fellow community members to vote “no” on 1 on March 3. I am currently undergoing treatment for complications due to an autoimmune disorder. Although I’m heartbroken to be in the hospital again, I am confident that I will get better because I trust […]
Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
J. Lauren Sangster, Portland: ‘Let’s go home,’ and savoring the peace and joy that follow
There was no stopping me as I burned the candle at both ends before my “let’s go have fun” mojo disappeared a few years ago. I’ve rediscovered the mojo, but it feels radically altered, with little desire to participate in many of my old activities. Gone are the days of regular, elaborate dinners with wine, […]
Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
Cheryl A. Stringer, New Gloucester: BYO red hot dogs on ‘budget tours’ of Prince Edward Island
For more than a decade, starting in the mid ’80s, members of my family made trips to Prince Edward Island. My brother-in-law John, for whom PEI is akin to paradise, often took the lead in planning these excursions. We had limited funds, so we pooled our resources to get the most out of our vacations. […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: At this year’s Camden Conference, teens to grapple with impact of ‘Media Revolution’
A program for Maine high schools allows students and teachers to engage with complex ideas and have their beliefs challenged.