A basic background to the debate on gun control in the United States is that, despite the high number of shooting incidents nationwide, the chance during any given time that any individual among us will be among the victims is low. Thus, an individual opposed to strengthened gun control measures can feel safe in the […]
June 2022
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Mills has shown leadership on LGBTQ issues
The governor’s track record contrasts starkly with that of her challenger, former Gov. Paul LePage.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Beware Russia’s ‘nesting game’ in its war on Ukraine
Sometimes tensions escalate because of dueling factions among allies, not increased conflict between enemies.
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: June 10 x 100: 10 updates, quickly
It’s been a while since we’ve had one of these semi-regular columns where I throw out 10 random nuggets of community information that are at best loosely connected. However, when lots of things are happening, like right now, it can be a great way to keep you all informed. Here is a 10 x 100: […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Editorial board on wrong side in Roux dispute
Just what we need: another example of people with too much money and not enough sense imposing their vision on the rest of us. Initially a relatively modest and appealing concept, the Roux Institute has somehow erupted into a proposal for an astonishingly huge commercial development wedged into a completely inappropriate space on Portland’s shoreline. […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Solar suffered when LePage was governor
With the effects of climate change becoming increasingly evident, this is not the time to go backward on renewable energy.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Strapped for staff, Cafe Miranda in Rockland and Parker’s Restaurant forced to close for good
The 2 restaurants have served loyal customers for 3 decades. Also, Goodfire Brewing hopes to open a new location in Freeport by summer’s end, the Whoopie Pie Festival returns and Ales for Tails is set for Sunday.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Commentary: Does hardening schools make students safer?
The first real possibility for federal firearms legislation in decades has been sketched out by a bipartisan group of senators. It comes in the wake of the May 23, 2022, school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in which an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two teachers before himself being killed in a gunfire exchange with […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City – You’re invited: Food waste recycling event in Redbank
Join our Sustainability Office for a fun-filled Saturday morning, brimming with community building, knowledge sharing and sweet summer treats. What better way to kick off the summer season than a food waste recycling event? To celebrate the launch of our new food waste drop off site at Redbank Community Center, the Sustainability Office is hosting […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Brick Store Museum hosts Cambodian artist
Thanks to the partnership of Khmer families in Kennebunk, the Brick Store Museum welcomes Cambodian ceramic artist Yary Livan, with an exhibition of his traditional ceramics. Livan is one of only three known Master Ceramists to have survived the 1975 Khmer Rouge genocide, and the only one known to be living in the United States. […]
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