Planned Parenthood says Collins ‘turned her back’ on women, citing her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
2020
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: Jan. 21
Jan. 21, 1833: In Winthrop, Ezekiel Holmes (1801-1865) publishes the first issue of a long-running newspaper that eventually will become known as the Maine Farmer. Kennebec Journal co-founder Russell Eaton buys the newspaper in 1844 and moves it to Augusta, where it operates for another eight decades. Holmes, dubbed “the father of Maine agriculture,” also […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Over a half-million guests stayed at Maine Airbnb rentals in 2019
Guests and revenue from the home-sharing service have tripled in the past 4 years.
Posted inMaine, News
New director of York County Shelter Program following in father’s footsteps
Megan Gean-Gendron grew up volunteering at the shelter in Alfred, serving fundraising dinners and being inspired by the people she met and the life lessons she learned while her father, Don Gean, led the nonprofit.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Electric school buses latest stop on Maine’s climate-change journey
Converting all Maine school bus fleets to electric would reduce carbon emissions significantly, but upfront costs and range restrictions could pose challenges.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Pro-gun groups should denounce sloppy owners
It’s becoming too common for passengers to show up at the Portland Jetport with a loaded gun they forgot they were carrying.