Transmission of the virus remains high in Maine, especially in areas with the lowest vaccination rates.
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Deadline for election related letters Oct. 25
The deadline for all letters to the editor related to the Nov. 2 election is Monday, Oct. 25, at 5 p.m. Letters can be sent to: [email protected]
Western Maine Audubon offers tree characteristics
FARMINGTON —Western Maine Audubon plans to hose a free, live talk, “Unique Characteristics of Trees,” presented by Patty Cormier, Maine State Forester at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in UMF Preble Hall’s Thomas Auditorium at 173 High St. Why do trees have individual characteristics? Why is some bark smooth and some rough? Some light- colored […]
Ozzy Osbourne tribute act Crazy Train finally rolls into Madison’s Somerset Abbey
Band members of Crazy Train. Eric Rovito photo I’ve covered a lot of tribute acts recently so I think I can safely say that one of the best is coming to the Somerset Abbey on Nov. 6th. I’m referring to Crazy Train, a four-piece group of talented musicians (Vinny “Ozzy” Cormier, lead vocals; Dylan Cormier, […]
Our View: With new law, harm reduction comes first
Decriminalizing hypodermic needles is a hopeful sign that saving lives from drug overdose is becoming a priority.
Commentary: Question 3 a common-sense effort to secure the right to grow our own food
If you want a more ecologically sound and economically free and just food system, vote ‘yes.’
Maine Voices: More funding not a long-term fix for our state’s child care crisis
Instead of hoping for Washington to bail us out, Maine legislators should take a scalpel to onerous regulations.