1957. I was 11, helping my sixth-grade teacher host an open house to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary. The house was crowded with many upstanding people from our small-town area of Vermont. I wore a blue print dress with a gathered skirt that my mother had sewn and felt shy but very grown up as […]
2021
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Gail Caiazzo, Saco: Again coming in loud and clear
In our youth, we take our hearing for granted. High pitch, low pitch, in between pitch … all comes in loud and clear. Then life happens and slowly, gradually, for some of us the clearness is replaced by a lot more fuzziness. It occurs so quietly, like a thief in the night. Very annoying. A […]
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Commentary: First Amendment protects our right to live our freedoms
On the 230th anniversary of the amendment’s official adoption, let’s consider why the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition were bundled together.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: More Maine venues should require vaccine proof
The Cross Insurance Arena and the Portland Expo are operating as safely as possible while sending a message to the unvaccinated.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Virginia Pearl (Austin) Burgess
CHELSEA – Virginia Pearl (Austin) Burgess, 81, passed away at Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville in the early morning hours …
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Obituary: Louise Sandra Pomerleau
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Louise Sandra Pomerleau, 83, passed away on Nov. 15, 2021, in San Diego, Calif. Born Nov. 6, …
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Obituary: Carl Alton Pettengill III
FARMINGDALE – Carl, known as Trippy to his family, passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle with several medical challenges on …
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Obituary: Russell W. LaBelle Sr.
CLINTON – Russell W. LaBelle Sr.,102, passed away at home on Dec. 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
Dad was born …
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Obituary: Elaine Marie Nelson
CANAAN – Elaine Marie Nelson, daughter of the late Robert W. and Rosa D. (Richardson) Hamilton, passed away from a broken …
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Obituary: Barbara P. (Pratt) Petley
ATHENS – Barbara P. (Pratt) Petley, 95, passed away on Dec. 9, 2021 at Tissues Country Estates in Athens. She was …