Journal Tribune Opinion
Hurling hefty hypotheticals
Apparently, I’m a psychopath. So says some random psychologist on YouTube, whose main credential is that he didn’t shoot his video in a basement surrounded by Led Zeppelin posters. It’s hard to know how seriously to take the guy. On the one hand, this nameless, lab-coated cranial expert filmed his video for the educational series […]
‘Noah’ movie shows that man was not intended to eat animals
TV host Glenn Beck and other stalwarts of the Christian right have attacked the recent blockbuster “Noah” as being pro-animal and unfaithful to the Bible. Well, yes and no. The film is both pro-animal and faithful to the Bible, at least to the Book of Genesis, our only source for the story of Noah. After […]
‘The Elephant Piece’ tells vital story musically
Snowlion Repertory Company on Friday opens the fable that hums with serious themes, but in a funny and entertaining way.
Biddeford saving money with recycling program
Less than a year into the city’s new curbside pickup recycling program, the numbers are better than expected, which means an even greater environmental impact. Late last month, Public Works Director Guy Casavant reported to the Biddeford City Council on the program’s successes. He said since the program started on July 1, 2013, the recycling […]
Raise your voice before PUC raises electricity rates
Mainers, take notice. Central Maine Power has asked state regulators for a rate hike that, if approved, would double the fixed monthly portion of your bill, along with other increases ”“ all coming out of your pocket. AARP believes the energy giant’s proposal is not only unfair, but unreasonable for the more than 500,000 Maine […]
Saco Food Pantry donors thanked
“My role model was my grandfather. He instilled in me the feeling that no matter how successful you are, you have a responsibility to help others.” — Kevin Johnson, baseball player Those mentioned here, by their actions, both honor and recognize their own grandfathers and their words of wisdom by their contributions to the Saco […]
Health care law is working
I have not had a physical in over 15 years,” Dionne Gilbert, 51, told The Associated Press. “I told myself, ”˜You need to do this. Your daughter loves you and needs you.’” Gilbert is what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is all about. For millions upon millions of uninsured Americans, health care has been beyond […]
LePage renews his plea for welfare reform
Meanwhile, a new hotline enables law enforcement to directly report EBT card fraud to the state DHHS.
Portland’s Hall School added to list for new building
The elementary school is one of six schools added to the state’s guaranteed fund list to renovate or rebuild facilities.