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Opinion

Today’s editorial cartoon

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020

November 11, 2020

Bicentennial

On this date in Maine history: Nov. 11

by Joseph Owen November 11, 2020November 10, 2020

Nov. 11, 1825: Portland’s Eastern Argus newspaper reports that a third riot in a year’s time has broken out in reaction to the presence of bordellos in the city. The first round of the so-called Portland Whorehouse Riots took place in 1824, when a group of men and boys ejected the bordellos’ tenants and tore […]

Op-Eds, Opinion

George Smith: A B-52’s final mission over the North Woods

by George Smith November 11, 2020November 10, 2020

A new book chronicle’s the 1963 crash of an Air Force bomber near Greenville, and the amazing effort to save members of the crew.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: ‘Why I joined’ – from one veteran to another

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020

A Readfield native and former combat soldier reflects on the loss of a friend.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Shore leave welcome break for young sailors in World War II

by Sumner L. Thompson Special to the Press Herald November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

A Mainer who served in the Pacific Theater remembers everyone sprucing up for time on liberty – and coming back to tell their tales.

Things to Do

Pop-Up live series to feature Terry Swett Nov. 13

November 11, 2020November 5, 2020

Pop-Up live series will feature Terry Swett at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, online. The free limited series on Facebook is a way to get live music to you virtually. The fourth and final performance in the series is Swett featuring his new song, “My Sweet Maine”. Swett spent his early years developing a travelogue […]

Community

Thomas Cup to be held virtually for Maine high school students

November 11, 2020November 20, 2020

WATERVILLE — This year the Thomas Cup, which is a competition held annually that engages high school students in various technology and innovation challenges, will be held virtually Friday, Jan. 29, overnight into Saturday, Jan. 30. This year, the Thomas Cup has been re-imagined to be an off-campus, virtual event and will be called the Thomas […]

Community, Things to Do

‘From Home in Bunny Slippers’ features creative work from Maine artists

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center is publishing a book containing over 100 submissions of work from professional and amateur creators all across Maine and beyond. “From Home in Bunny Slippers: Creations from a Community in the Weirdest Year Ever” reflects the ways in which people in the region responded to the COVID-19 pandemic […]