It was the late spring of 1975 and I was 19 years old, wearing pink hot pants and a halter top. I was a member of a USO tour in Southeast Asia. Ten of us from the University of Maine at Farmington were in Korea. Transport between military bases was by helicopter. One day, we […]
2019
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Public-private partnerships are helping to keep Maine healthy
A nonprofit is working with officials to expand access to care in rural areas.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Gov. Mills leading the way as clean-energy transition comes to Maine
The installation of solar panels at the Blaine House is a symbolic welcome to an industry that will inspire investment and job creation statewide.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
George Smith: Why are US agents opening Campobello’s mail?
Customs and Border agents are misusing their power in one of the columnist’s favorite places.
Posted inLife & Culture
Lucky Clark On Music: Brian Nadeau of Al Corey Big Band
Band leader keeps legacy alive and well leading big band into the future.
Posted inCommunity
Beloved principal’s cancer treatments inspire St. Michael students in Augusta to drive ‘change’
AUGUSTA — “I’m so grateful. The Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care is something else I am thankful for because without the treatments I am still receiving, I wouldn’t be here.” The words of Kevin Cullen, principal of St. Michael School in Augusta, were met with applause from students and staff in the gym of […]
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Vose Library to host two Census Days Jan. 21, 22 in Union
UNION — Vose Library will host two Census Days in January. The United States Census Bureau will be hiring for 2020 Census Jobs, and offers an opportunity to work with paid training and flexible hours, right in a local community, according to a news release from the library. The library will have a member of […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Uncut Gems’
In “Uncut,” Adam Sandler throws off his decades of trash and grows up in front of your eyes, J.P. Devine writes.
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The Mallett Brothers Band plan Friday concert
The band’s style ranges from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock.