• Kawczynski: A Blot on Maine’s good name

    By Gio DiFazio Google Jackman. Up until a couple weeks ago, if you were to do this, your search results would turn up the 49-year-old actor famous for starring in the 2017 blockbuster “Logan.” Today, if you were to do the same thing, the top result would be a small town in Maine. Tom Kawczynski… Read more

  • What If?

    By Lloyd Metcalf What if there were no parties? When I was a young kid I recall going to vote with my father. The whole ride to the town hall, he explained how it was a civic duty, gave people a voice, and how he felt we were obligated to do this small thing to… Read more

  • It Doesn’t Matter, Until It’s You

    By R. G. The events that happened in Charlottesville shine a light on the devastating number of Americans that still believe in the idea of white supremacy. If their message of insurrection wasn’t displayed enough on the University of Virginia campus, the President’s remarks on the rally clearly define what they wanted to convey: we… Read more

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  • Friday Fun

    Friday Fun

    By Rebecca Dow Have you ever been to Congress Street on a Friday evening? Most businesses take advantage of the free time people tend to acquire at the end of the week, hosting dinner specials, open mics, public events, dances and more. For those of you not acquainted with Portland’s bustling nightlife, one cannot walk… Read more

  • Chess at Coffee By Design

    By Kyle Lappin Chess and coffee lovers are in for a surprise! Every Friday night and Saturday morning is Chess Night at a hip and stylish coffee shop in downtown Portland. Long time Portlander Reggie Groff became friends with Corey Tracy when he began teaching him how to play chess in the back seating area… Read more