If you’ve got the time, the skills and the budget, a property that needs your “finishing touches” or “TLC” might be quite the deal. Get your spirit levels and paint rollers ready.
February 2020
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Giving Voice: The heart of Oasis
The first time I read about a free medical clinic that was staffed and run by volunteers, I was blown away by the concept. Really? Healthcare is so expensive, and there are endless rules and regulations. There is no way this could possibly work. I read everything I could about this clinic (located in a […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Trump lies about protecting Medicare
I recently had the rare opportunity and honor to be Rep. Chellie Pingree’s guest for President Trump’s State of the Union address. As a person with disabilities with multiple pre-existing conditions, I listened closely from the gallery as he claimed to protect health care access and to “always protect your Medicare.” Both of these statements […]
Posted inCoastal Journal
Cooking at the Cove: Baking day supper
On a recent wintry gray day, I decided to make my home state’s beloved Black and White Cookies. For those who don’t know, these treats are to New York what the Whoopie Pie is to Maine. Although I do purchase a supermarket Black and White when I can find them, I do prefer to take […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Andrew Wyeth’s ‘Christina’s World’ back on view at Museum of Modern Art
The New York City museum is not saying why the painting, known for conveying the hardscrabble life of people in rural Maine, was removed from public view or why it has now has been restored to a gallery on the fifth floor.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should lower the high cost of cash bail
Holding people in jail before trial is hurting both taxpayers and incarcerated individuals.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham town buildings may get bigger
Additions to the town hall and public safety building would cost approximately $8.2 million and the town would be set for 20-25 years, the interim town manager says.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Standish: Feb. 21
Potluck Saint Joseph’s College is hosting a potluck at 12 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, on the college campus in the Alfond Center lounge. Attendees should bring a soup for the potluck and a can of soup for donation to the Standish Food Pantry. For more information, call Jenna Chase at 893-6627 or email jchase@sjcme.edu. Mystery […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine Constitution allows voters to seek reversal of NECEC OK
Re: “Letter to the editor: Referendum can’t stop Hydro-Quebec line,” by Orlando Delogu (Feb. 17): The author is mistaken. The Maine Constitution, Article IV, Part 3, Section 18 says: “The electors (voters) may propose … any bill, resolve, or resolution … .” The referendum is a resolve to direct the Public Utilities Commission to lawfully […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Sen. Collins can no longer be trusted
Watching Sen. Collins’ interview with Fox News after the vote to acquit the president last week, she let the audience know she was very disappointed. “It was terrible, disrespectful, rude and should not have been done … it adds to the polarization of our nation. So I was very disappointed.” She was very disappointed in […]