Greely High School students are top performers in state debates Greely High School won four of Maine’s six slots for the Congressional Debate at the national qualifiers for Maine’s National Speech and Debate Association chapter, held in Augusta on Jan. 18 at the State House. The Maine event was named in honor of the late […]
February 2020
Posted inLetters, News
Letter to the editor: Collins, King should pursue public censure of Trump
I think there has been ample evidence of behavior by the president that qualifies as “high crimes and misdemeanors” including: bribery in the form of corporate and foreign money spent at Trump properties; a pattern of obstruction in the Mueller and House investigations; witness intimidation; using U.S. government resources and influence for personal gain. While […]
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Susan Olcott: Show education foundation, local nonprofits some love
February is not just the month of love for those who are close to you. It’s also the month to love the organizations in your community – the organizations that provide support for the people who live here and the things that are important to them. Bangor Savings Bank’s Community Matters More program is designed […]
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Letter to the editor: Show that you care about others’ well-being – vote ‘no’ on 1
I still wince when children get vaccines, and I am no fan of Big Pharma. But after a long pediatric career, I believe we must vote “No on 1.” The wording of the March referendum is confusing and misleading, as was the petition drive to get it on the ballot. This is about public health, […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Feb. 5-15
‘Appropriate’ Exhibits/Galleries Faculty Triennial Exhibition, Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art, 522 Congress St., Portland. On view to March 1. Free, meca.edu. “Perfection,” Able Baker Contemporary, 29 Forest Ave., Portland. Poses questions about what constitutes “perfection,” to March 2, ablebakercontemporary.com. The Tolerance Project, a message of social acceptance, Maine College of Art, 522 Congress […]
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Letter to the editor: Disavowal of College Republicans deals blow to free speech at UMaine
Make no mistake: The coup going on at the University of Maine against the originally chartered University of Maine College Republicans is just one more move to destroy free speech on college campuses. When the UMaine College Republicans, led by President Charlie Honkonen, lost their adviser when that adviser moved away, far-left professor Amy Fried […]
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Auto Movie Review: Ford v. Ferrari
Our auto reviewer, Tim Plouff, took a break from the road to see the film “Ford v. Ferrari,” which is up for four Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 9.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Cellphones at dinner should be off the table
Some Maine restaurants are encouraging patrons to put their devices away – and they’re finding that they’re enjoying their meals out more.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: LD 1760 would invest in the future of Maine families
Today in Maine, the majority of families with young children need all adults in the household to work in order to make ends meet. If we want strong communities and a healthy workforce, we have to support Maine families – and that means removing barriers to quality early care and education. I am very excited because there […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Guest column: No such thing as a ‘good’ cancer
“You’re lucky, you have the good cancer.” Too many of our friends have had this said to them by people who mean well but clearly don’t understand what a diagnosis of prostate cancer means to men and their families. Indeed, try telling that to Stan, Tom and Chris, three of our friends who died this […]