Recognition Margo Walsh, founder of MaineWorks and co-founder of Maine Recovery Fund, and WEX, which administers corporate payment systems, will be honored during an event June 2 at Thompson’s Point in Portland. The 35th annual Humanitarian Award celebrates Spurwink’s impact – increasing access to behavioral health needs – and honors community leaders who make Maine […]
June 2022
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Conservatives run from common-sense solutions to gun violence
‘Yes’ to armed teachers, bulletproof classroom decorations and one-door schoolhouses. ‘No’ to reasonable limits on access to firearms.
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Saco diaper bank dispensed 63,142 diapers in one year
The program at Saco’s First Parish Congregational Church started slow, but has taken off in a big way. Diapers, cash to buy them and volunteers are welcome.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Conversation: Most people support abortion staying legal, but that may not matter in making law
THE CONVERSATION — The Supreme Court is set to soon rule on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case, nearly one month after a leaked draft majority opinion showed the court might uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Ruling to uphold this ban could undo women’s constitutional right to abortion, guaranteed by […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Christine Flowers: The Supreme Court rules against humanity
I’ve been in favor of the death penalty since I first knew what it was. I suppose it has something to do with my sense of justice: if you take a life, which is really the only time the death penalty is imposed, you owe a life. That also conflicts somewhat with my Catholic upbringing […]
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: Doing what is right over what is easy
Engagement. It’s a drum I’ve been banging at nearly every networking event over the past two months and in several of these columns. We’re reaching a fork in the road as a society, and we need to pick the correct path so that we can accomplish so many of the things that we all say […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Booth right fit for Falmouth School Board
Scott Booth is a candidate who naturally leads with common sense and compassion. Being the son of a retired Falmouth educator, as well as a father of two young boys in Falmouth Schools, Scott clearly has an insider’s perspective on what it takes to make our schools rigorous, nurturing, and successful. Scott is a proud […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t forget about COVID this summer
Last year we celebrated Independence Day too soon. We should use this Memorial Day to remember what can happen.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Senators and congressmen shouldn’t trade stocks
Whether you’re a Democrat or Republican, we can all agree that our representatives in Congress shouldn’t be able to use their elected office to gain an unfair advantage and enrich themselves. Unfortunately, our existing laws don’t do enough to stop members of Congress from engaging in insider trading or prevent conflicts of interest between their […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Don’t forget women who regret abortions
I read the recent article that included several interviews with women, all who supported abortion (“What abortion rights mean to me” May 15). Most shared their very personal stories. I was disappointed but not surprised that there were no interviews with woman who regret their abortions, and whose own stories were also important to hear. […]