Portland suspended the required purple fee-for-trash bags during the pandemic but if you can afford it, I encourage you to use them anyway. Portland needs the revenues. Cities and states are already struggling fiscally as a result of the pandemic and the ensuing recession. Likewise, if you are able, donate to local organizations that help […]

The people of Maine are in a quandary. Some want to go back to a more “normal” life, while others want to shelter in place until a vaccine is developed or until the virus disappears. Those who want to go out and face life are not asking for anything from those who wish to stay […]

Opening up lodging to out-of-state visitors on June 1 is a recipe for disaster. Considering that well-trained hospitals have a herculean task of properly sanitizing and making safe recently vacated patient rooms, does anyone honestly think their local innkeeper is up to that same task of making their room and common areas safe for them, […]

Re: “Insight: Industry history tells why meatpacking is a COVID-19 hot spot” (May 10): The U.S. Department of Agriculture is failing to protect our essential food workers, causing animals and people to suffer as a result. Fifty-one workers tested positive for COVID-19 at a Portland Tyson Foods processing plant, which reopened after three days. Its […]

I am thankful and proud to live in the same state as so many individuals who have changed their lives to help others and contribute to community health. Some are producing personal protective equipment in their homes. Others reshaped their manufacturing to produce sanitizers and vital supplies. These are the visible examples, but there are […]

Well done, Central Maine Power! I have been following the for-profit New England Clean Energy Connect project since June 2018, and I felt the urge to commend CMP on the job they have done “snowing” much of the public about their “Clean Energy.” Peer-reviewed, scientific research proves that Hydro-Quebec dams do not provide “clean energy.” […]

May 17 to 23 is National EMS Week, a time to recognize the members in your community who stand ready to respond to you, your family or visitors to our wonderful state in your time of need. Normally, we would be planning open houses and community events as a way to introduce you to your […]

To my fellow Mainers (and out-of-state neighbors) who don’t wear masks: Many of us are high-risk people, so we are vigilant in taking precautions to prevent a COVID-19 infection. But ultimately we rely on you to take precautions as well. You may think that you are not sick, but you could be one of the […]