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Sen. Ned Claxton: Maine can be proud of its strong elections

by Ned Claxton October 7, 2021October 6, 2021

While legislators in other states attacked our fundamental right to vote, the majority in Maine went the other way, the state senator from Auburn writes.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Jared Golden: Build Back Better bill needs more work to get my vote

by Rep. Jared Golden Special to the Press Herald October 7, 2021October 7, 2021

Maine’s 2nd District congressman writes that he supports many of the president’s goals but he has questions about how they would be implemented.

J.P. Devine, Movie Review J.P. Devine, Things to Do

‘American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally’ reveals much about a traitorous Portland native

October 7, 2021October 6, 2021

Axis Sally, a.k.a. “Axis Sally,” was a Portland-born American who broadcast Nazi propaganda at U.S. troops fighting in Europe. A new film, starring Al Pacino and Meadow Williams, delves into her complicated character.

Things to Do

Waterville Opera House to host Chris Thile

October 7, 2021September 22, 2021

Chris Thile will take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday Oct. 15 at Watervile Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. MacArthur Fellow and Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter Chris Thile is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. For four years, Thile hosted public radio favorite Live from Here […]

Community, Kennebec Journal

Merrymeeting Bay group to host ‘Mega-Dams, Mega Problems’ talk

October 7, 2021October 6, 2021

Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s first presentation of its 25th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Mega-Dams, Mega Problems!,” features Roger Wheeler, president of Friends of Sebago Lake. The first event has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13. Presentations, again being held via Zoom, are accessible at fomb.org. Hydroelectric power, particularly involving the construction and operation […]