The legendary lobbyist, outdoorsman and columnist gave it his all, even after falling ill.
February 2021
Maine Compass: Clean Energy Corridor will help Maine families like mine
Maine is the only place the writer has ever wanted to be, and the powerline project is helping to keep him here.
Maine Voices: Focus on learning loss overlooks everything our kids have weathered
Young people have lost loved ones, connections with friends and family and a stable routine. Let’s give them extra time to learn academic skills.
Our View: Maine State Police should be more transparent
The department’s incomplete compliance with the state’s public records law has prompted two lawsuits.
4-H virtual science cafés start to March 2
The webinars are free; registration is required for each session.
Anson Town Meeting, local elections set
Town reports will be available on Monday, March 1.
Belgrade plans virtual candidates forum
The Belgrade Communications Committee will sponsor a candidates forum for the three Selectboard candidates at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. The candidates are Barbara Allen, Cory Alexander and Ernst Merckens. The Zoom link to that is posted at townofbelgrade.com/communityconversation. For more information, call Anthony Wilson, town manager, at 207-495-2258.
Obituary: Leon Francis Folger
AUGUSTA – Leon Francis Folger, 88, passed away on Feb. 19, 2021. He was born on March 31, 1932 in North …
Area musicians invited to apply for scholarships
ELLSWORTH — Musicians between the ages of 12 and 30 – who reside in Franklin or Somerset county and wish to pursue instruction or musical development on their chosen instrument(s) — are invited to apply to the Uncle Al Fund at the Maine Community Foundation. The scholarship supports further instruction or musical development of musicians […]
Maine Public’s president to retire
Mark Vogelzang will retire on June 30 after serving the network of public television and radio stations for 9 years.