Jan. 15, 1877: Ether Shepley, who served from 1848 to 1855 as the fourth chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, dies in Portland at age 87. Shepley also was a delegate to Maine’s constitutional convention, a U.S. attorney for the District of Maine, and a U.S. senator for three years. His most enduring […]
2020
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Let voters decide on the future of CMP, Emera Maine
A referendum is a way to act on a proposal to create a public utility while reducing the ability of investor-owned ones to kill it.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Better, more affordable health insurance in store for Maine if Gov. Mills’ coverage bill becomes law
Contrary to a recent op-ed. a new bill won’t raise premiums, and it will capture savings, says Maine’s DHHS commissioner and insurance superintendent.
Posted inLife & Culture
Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs to perform in Rockland
Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country.
Posted inLife & Culture
Peter Gallway & The Real Band concert set for Bath
Gallway has released more than 25 albums on Warner/Reprise and various independent labels.
Posted inCommunity
Oak Hill High School Drama Club to present musical ‘HONK!’
Performances will be held Jan. 17-19 at the Wales school’s Theatre in the Woods.
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Oakland’s Parent makes Colby-Sawyer College dean’s list
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Emily Parent, of Oakland, has been named to the 2019 fall dean’s list at Colby-Sawyer College. Parent is a freshman majoring in biology. To qualify for the dean’s list students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit […]
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‘Telling Tales: Western Maine’s Storyplace’ on Mt. Blue TV
Mt. Blue Community Access Television and Western Maine Storytelling have partnered to bring “Telling Tales: Western Maine’s Storyplace” to the airwaves. Since debuting in May 2019, 14 half-hour programs have featured outstanding storytellers from its area, state and region. Many different types of stories are told, ranging from historical, family and personal to fairy tales […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Susan T. Gagne
AUGUSTA – Susan T. Gagne, 59, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at the Maine Medical Center, Portland. She was born …