Is it time for the City of Portland and the Portland Museum of Art to make lemonade out of lemon choices? The good news is that 142 Free St. is still standing. So here is a challenge to both sides of the issue: • I am an architect with museum experience. At the age of […]

I listened to the NPR interview with Joan Baez on May 22. As a person who lived through the Vietnam War, I admired Joan Baez’s political activism against the Vietnam War. I don’t think many people today would argue that Lyndon Johnson’s staged Gulf of Tonkin event, that thrust us into this war, was a […]

Some time ago my family wanted to open a new restaurant in Longfellow Square, and applied for a City Façade Grant to spruce things up. To our surprise the city said the official business district ended at Congress Square and we were not eligible. So we turned to our friend and neighbor Herb Adams in […]

I am writing this letter in support of Denise Tepler for Maine Senate representative for Sagadahoc County and Dresden. Denise has a strong political background as she served Topsham in the State House. There are many things I hold dear and I find Denise feels the same way: rights for women and children, supporting abortion, […]

I wholeheartedly endorse Heather Abbott for re-election to the Yarmouth Town Council on June 11. Heather’s unwavering commitment and inclusive approach have significantly contributed to our community’s progress on important issues like affordable housing and passing a climate action plan. I especially appreciate Heather’s support on an issue that is near to my heart: restoring […]