As public works fills potholes in Waterville and other communities across the region, local mechanics get busy fixing the damage the rough pavement wreaks on cars.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
GOP candidates need to play by the rules | Letter
Isn’t it intriguing that a Republican candidate thinks the rules don’t apply to them. The Portland Press Herald has made it clear that Jonathan Bush does not meet the residency requirement of five years living in the state by time of inauguration, to serve as governor of Maine. Yet he is seeking the GOP nomination. […]
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Maine needs a sustainable funding model for its jails | Letter
Tired of increasing property taxes? Contact your legislator and urge them to support a sustainable funding model that adjusts annually based on inflation and mandated services: LD 2232, “ An Act to Increase County Jail Funding.” Since 2021, the state of Maine has capped the amount counties can raise through property taxes for jail operations […]
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Police restraint saves lives | Letter
An innocent misunderstanding I had with a local officer could easily have turned tragic.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Troy Jackson is committed to rejecting dark money | Opinion
We must elect those candidates who show by their actions that they will only be anointed by and beholden to the people.
Posted inSports
Flagg becomes youngest NBA player to score 50 points
Despite 51 points from Cooper Flagg, Dallas suffers its 14th straight home defeat.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics blow out Bucks again
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum lead Boston to another convincing win.
Posted inSports
Maine Mariners shut down by Trois-Rivières
The Mariners drop back-to-back games for the first time since early February.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs trounced in season opener
Portland gives up five home runs and 22 hits against the Somerset Patriots.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin relieved to end hitless streak
The newcomer was booed in his first appearance at Fenway Park before breaking an 0-for-18 slump with an RBI single in a win over the Padres.