Drama, music and modern dance are among the top offerings on the performing arts calendar this coming week. My top pick is “Pack of Lies,” a powerful drama revolving around Cold War spies in Britain. Good Theater has superbly produced this taut, tense play, which keeps a tenacious grip on audiences from start to finish. […]
February 2020
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Housing solutions are key to future of Portland’s thriving arts sector
Now that the community is finally getting the acclaim that it deserves, let’s make sure that artists can afford to stay here.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Creative arts space coming to old Jet Video location
A Deering Center resident is bringing her love of crafts to a longtime gathering spot for the neighborhood.
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: Favreau named young professional of the year
There is a quote, mostly attributed to Jackie Robinson but sometimes attributed to others, that goes something like, “A life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives.” The genesis of the quote is less important to me than the feeling it ignites within me. I think one can interpret theses […]
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Fondues, stunning views and igloos
Eat in an igloo, celebrate Leap Year, learn from a Michelin-starred chef and try Maine surf and turf.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years, in print and online every other week.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Time for Maine Legislature to shine light on ‘dark store theory’
Lawmakers should address a property-tax loophole that favors big-box retailers.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Guest column: Vote no on Question 1 — Protect the Herd!
For some unknown reason, I’ve always liked visiting cemeteries. I’m not quite sure why but walking through a graveyard always brings me a certain peace. I feel a spiritual connection with people who lived many years ago (or very recently depending on the chronology). I imagine their lives, their stories, what life was like during […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Legislature has failed to support home care workers
Don’t blame Home Care for Maine’s closure on Gov. Mills’ budget. I worked there from 2005 to 2009. While there, several colleagues and I shared our stories with the Legislature about low wages, lack of health insurance and the care we provided to elders in our communities. We asked the Legislature to increase reimbursement rates. […]