We were asked by my brother-in-law, a film producer in California, to be in a river trip movie on the West Coast. It was to be sponsored and paid for by a national river rafting company. Not having been on the Oregon coast, or on whitewater, or in a kayak, or in a movie, we […]
2020
Brenda E. Smith, Belfast: Turning the tables on the family prankster
My brother has a little unsolved mystery in his life. It has perplexed him for almost 25 years. I know the answer, but I won’t tell, and I hope you won’t either. In June 1995 he turned 40 years old. Back then, 40 was a dreaded milestone, a halfway marker in life. I wanted to […]
Commentary: Tehran is not looking for a war with America
But President-elect Joe Biden should make it clear that the U.S. is willing to respond to anything the Iranians are planning.
Our View: COVID denial spreads like a virus
As cases are diagnosed in record numbers, some are still claiming that it’s no big deal.
Winthrop Middle School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for trimester 1.
Obituary: Edith Ardell Wyman Parker
HARPSWELL – Edith Ardell Wyman Parker left this world peacefully on Dec. 2, 2020 in Harpswell at the age of 92 …
Obituary: William W. (Whalen) Byrne
HALLOWELL – William W. (Whalen) Byrne, 67, passed away on Nov. 12, 2020, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
William (Bill) …
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Henry Tetreault
AUGUSTA – It is with great sadness the Tetreault family announces the passing of Robert “Bob” Henry Tetreault on Dec. 17, …
Obituary: Katharine E. Boardman Philbrick
MADISON – While sitting in her favorite chair and gazing out on the orchard and fields she loved, Katharine “Katy” Boardman Philbrick
Obituary: Donald Herman Johnson Jr.
CHELSEA – Donald Herman Johnson Jr., 76, of Chelsea, died Dec. 5, 2020 of natural causes at his home. He was …