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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Salute our frontline heroes of democracy
As the nation votes, it’s easy to focus on candidates, policies and outcomes of the elections. Yet, behind every successful election are millions of dedicated elections professionals and poll workers who make democracy possible. They are often volunteers who rise to the occasion to serve their communities, ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: As Americans wait for their election, the world waits for it too
This week, as many Americans fret over what our country will look like after the upcoming national election, much of the world is fretting with us. The United States may not be the unipolar power that it was following the Cold War, but it remains the most influential and consequential country on Earth. How our […]
Posted inMovie Review J.P. Devine
Movie Review: ‘The Post’ highlights breathtaking moment in American political history
“The Post,” as real today as then, highlights another breathtaking moment in American political history as is happening this very moment.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Alisa Amador talks about bringing heart-felt songs to Portland
While looking for a column to begin the month of November, I was scrolling through the lineup of acts coming into one of my favorite listening rooms, One Longfellow Square, and stopped on one for the 14th of that month: Alisa Amador, which will also be a standing-room-only show (with limited seats available for those […]
Posted inThings to Do
The Cyrus Chestnut Trio plans concert in Bath
BATH— The jazz band the Cyrus Chestnut Trio plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., in Bath. Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut balances his lithe technical skill with a soulful style that speaks to his deep gospel roots and love of swinging hard […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Quincy Jones dies: American music titan worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra
He was one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood, leaving behind a vast catalog that includes some of the richest moments of American song and rhythm.
Posted inCommunity
Winthrop society to host talk about trolley park Nov. 14
Phil Morse’s talk will highlight the history of the electric railways that served Winthrop from 1902-28 and will also feature the history of the trolley park known as Island Park (1903-1959)
Posted inElection 2024, News, Politics
Democrats have had a 6-year run in control of the Maine State House. Is it about to end?
A look at historical swings in the Maine Senate and House of Representatives shows it only takes a handful of seats to shift political power at the State House.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Public sector and government employees getting the short end of the Social Security stick
That group could lose up to two-thirds of their retirement earnings under the current system, but help may be on the way from Washington.