Posted inTimes Record Opinion

The Conversation: Biden steps up pressure on Israel — using the key levers available against an ally with strong domestic support

THE CONVERSATION — The fraying relationship between the U.S. and Israel over the latter country’s conduct of its war in Gaza got even worse on April 4, 2024, several days after Israel killed seven aid workers in a drone strike. President Joe Biden spoke to Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu and warned him that the U.S. would put conditions […]

Posted inTimes Record Opinion

Gordon L. Weil: Trump’s RINOs are not extinct

The political guesswork is that the presidential and congressional elections this year will be settled by narrow margins. Speculation focuses on several swing groups that could play key roles in the races. Will the abortion issue bring a large turnout of women to support the Democrats? Will President Biden’s lingering support for Israel in the […]

advertisement
Posted inTimes Record Opinion

Sen. Eloise Vitelli: Mainers deserve to have their reproductive autonomy protected

The ability to determine our reproductive health is a fundamental human right, and it deserves the same level of protection as other constitutionally protected rights. The ability to control one’s reproductive health is vital to being an equal member of our society and economy — this includes the decision of when, whether and how to […]

Posted inTimes Record Opinion

LC Van Savage: The meeks

“Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the Earth.” Matthew 5:5. Really? Oh, were this to be true, how awful I would feel for the meeks if they had to inherit our globe the way it is today. What could they do with it? No matter how many romantic songs we hear about our […]

Posted inTimes Record

From the Chocolate Church: Soulful singer Sexton sells out Chocolate Church

Saturday night’s show at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath is a sell-out. Lucky fans of legendary singer-songwriter Martin Sexton who decided to get their tickets early are up for an amazing evening of soul, country, rock and blues. A word of caution, however, from Marketing Director Sara Moore. Beware of possible online scammers […]