Letter
April 2019
Plan would ban restaurant, retail uses on Portland piers
The zoning amendments are being proposed to address concerns raised by fisherman and advocates that a construction boom of hotels and other tourist uses is threatening the future of the working waterfront.
Maine Compass: Early education helps Maine, and the military
In March, I was honored to testify before the Maine Legislature in Augusta on the benefits of voluntary public pre-kindergarten. I testified as a private citizen, father, grandfather, former teacher, and retired U.S. Army general. My purpose in testifying was to draw a connection that to many, including state leaders and public policy makers, may […]
Maine Voices: Open-primary bill will make election system more inclusive
Allowing independent voters to cast primary ballots will continue our state’s proud tradition of reform.
Kennebec County courts April 18-24, 2019
A roundup of cases closed April 18-24, 2019, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Mind Body Spirit Festival set for May 11 in Fairfield
Event will feature holistic health practitioners, Reiki, massage, psychics and mediums, chair yoga, more.
There were only 51 Tucker cars made. A Maine museum bought one.
The new Maine Classic Car Museum is set to open in June.
Lewiston man, 75, dies from burns after clothes catch fire
Victor Lauze was severely burned after his clothes caught fire when he was smoking, the state Fire Marshal’s Office said.
Human remains found during search for missing Bangor man
About 35 people, including game wardens and canine teams, took part in the search, and the remains were located Sunday morning near Stillwater Avenue, the Maine Warden Service says.