Neither a gun enthusiast nor a right-wing ideologue, Richard Dyke used political connections and lobster giveaways to build Bushmaster, the company that popularized assault-style rifles.
2023
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark, Op-Eds
Schooner Fare to return to one of its favorite venues Dec. 1
Maine folk act kicked off career in 1975 in Brunswick.
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Posted inMaine, News
Jay granted reduced valuation because of mill closing
The town had applied to the state for relief through Sudden and Severe Disruption of Valuation program.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Record crowds expected to take to air, roads for Thanksgiving
Today and tomorrow will be among the busiest travel days, with 2 million flying each day.
Posted inNation & World
Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages
Ahead of the vote, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would resume its offensive against Hamas after the cease-fire expires.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Extend Affordable Connectivity Program funding, bridge Maine’s ‘digital divide’
In the two years since its creation, the ACP has already assisted about 90,000 Maine households. We can’t let it die out.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine can incentivize CMP, Versant to do the right thing
We sometimes forget that our regulatory structure is our means of local control.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: The threat facing America is not going to be subdued by guns
Our obsession with weapons has mostly to do with unfounded fears and feelings of personal inadequacy.
Posted inOn this date
Nov. 21, 1995: Norridgewock town manager quits, calling town a ‘haven of hate’, six-day government shutdown comes to an end in Maine, and Waterville students, parents agree on ‘internet etiquette’
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