There used to be a more intense animosity toward the summer folk, in the days when more Mainers were in the ‘have-not’ category, writes Liz Soares.
2019
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham Fair promises to be a like mother, like daughter affair
The 165th annual event returns Aug. 6-11 at the Topsham Fairgrounds off the Route 196 Coastal Connector.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Support, visibility building for LGBTQ diversity on children’s TV
From a girl knight-in-training with two dads to a 12-year-old, non-binary protagonist who doesn’t want to grow up, LGBTQ representation in children’s TV is becoming more common.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Timothy L. O’Brien: Trump’s racism infests the Republican Party
Back in February, Rep. Elijah Cummings, a black Democrat, stood up for his friend, Rep. Mark Meadows, a white Republican. Members of Congress were fielding the testimony of President Donald Trump’s former attorney, Michael Cohen, when Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat, accused Meadows of racism for trotting out a female black Trump appointee as a […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Fed is poised to cut rates for first time in a decade
The last rate cut was in December 2008 during the depths of the Great Recession.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
New Jersey man charged in multi-vehicle New Vineyard crash
A New Jersey man was issued a summons on a violation of failing to stop at a stop sign.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Maine’s lawmakers call for more effort to combat hate crimes
Though hate crimes appear to be down in Maine, the state’s senators and members of Congress say it’s important to address i t.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Carbon capture could make a difference – if we let it
Removing CO2 from emissions or directly from the air should be part of any plan to fight climate change.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Primo celebrates 20 years with golden tickets
Melissa Kelly, chef/owner of Primo in Rockland, marks 2 decades with Willy Wonka-style chocolate bars – 5 of which hold a secret prize.