If plans are approved by the city, the former Happy Wheels building would be the new home for Back Bay Customs.
March 2020
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Bath Police Chief: Public PreK good for kids and can reduce future crime
Maine lawmakers can make a big impact on reducing future crime by supporting increased investments in PreK programs, as proposed in Gov. Mills’ supplemental budget. Expanding access to PreK programs to every Maine community will help make sure every child enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. Kids who start school ready to succeed are more likely […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: To win over millennials, Biden must make progressive policies a priority
For someone who barely advertised on Super Tuesday, and has minimal grassroots infrastructure or youth support, Joe Biden pulled off a surprising win over my preferred candidate, Bernie Sanders. There will be with an asterisk next to his name. He was not elected in a landslide; instead, it was a close election constituting a minority […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Hypocrisy evident in newspaper’s response to cartoon controversies
Why was one artist banished for an expletive about a public figure, when another has been allowed to come back after promoting racist stereotypes?
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Letters: What must we learn from the Coronavirus?; Sen.Collins leading to hold Big Pharma accountable
What must we learn from the Coronavirus? The Coronavirus has become an increasing threat to our health and future. Clearly, there will not be a “miracle” ending (per Trump). To be prepared, we must be educated now, take precautions, and learn from this experience. Per usual, when truly needed, the Trump Administration is in chaos. […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Girl Scouts on mission for safe winter sidewalks
Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 1547 want the public to know that the safety of pedestrians are at risk when people fail to remove ice and snow from walkways,
Posted inTimes Record
CEI women’s business center launches tech incubator for female entrepreneurs
The CEI Women’s Business Center is now accepting registrants for Propeller, a new program designed to support women in the ideation and development of tech-based businesses. Propeller is a hands-on, eight-week program with the goal of helping women develop their business ideas in the technology sector. According to a news release, Propeller participants will receive guidance on […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
School Notebook: March 11
Portland schools hire summer school administrator Molly Myers has been named the Portland Public Schools’ new Academic Supports and Transition coordinator. Her role will include overseeing the summer school program for more than 1,300 students and supporting the district’s Barr Foundation work to collect data on how the district supports students across the system. Myers […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Listen to the children and speak up for species at risk of extinction
The federal PAW and FIN Act would restore vital protections for our nation’s most imperiled plants, fish and wildlife.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Reject challenge to presidential ranked-choice voting in Maine
“Insanity” is often defined as “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” By that definition, the attempt by opponents of ranked-choice voting to force us to vote on this issue for the third time in five years is clearly insanity. Unfortunately, some have decided to challenge the law passed […]
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