Sharon Bemis of the Election Integrity Network provided a public service, in a recent op-ed, by reminding Mainers that Sen. Susan Collins supports what I call Donald Trump’s Voter Elimination Act (“Susan Collins has taken a bold stand for secure elections,” April 8). The Election Integrity Network is bankrolled by the usual gaggle of far-right […]
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine is tightening limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Are communities ready?
As federal funds lapse and state grants expire, dozens of Maine schools, mobile home parks and homeowners could be left to pay for filtration alone.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Maine’s tax burden is getting out of hand | Letter
Augusta Democrats argue all day that their “minimal” tax increases are reasonable, but the facts speak for themselves: They are taxing us to death, and we can’t take much more. I’m an average Mainer. I don’t make a ton of money, but we get by just fine. Since Gov. Janet Mills has been in office, […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The atrocities in Gaza continue to be minimized | Opinion
Getting arrested seems to be the only way to get the media to pay any attention.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
The power of community is alive and well in Portland | Letter
Look at what can be accomplished when we work together.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Jared Golden still has money in his campaign account. Where is it going?
Last year, Maine’s 2nd District congressman said he would give his remaining campaign funds to Democrats running in 2026.
Posted inBaseball, Boys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Field Hockey, Girls Hockey, Softball, Sports
Former St. Dom’s athletes still impacting Maine high school sports
St. Dominic Academy closed nearly a year ago, but its former athletes are making significant contributions at several schools across the state.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food & Dining, News
Family behind closed Skowhegan Chinese restaurant will miss serving community
Macy Lee, whose parents owned Pak Lee Chinese Restaurant for 12 years, said running a small business was tough, but the family cared deeply for their customers.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Masataka Yoshida’s RBI single in 10th lifts Red Sox to win
Ranger Suarez pitches eight scoreless innings and Boston walks off with the victory.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Altoona beats Sea Dogs for first win of season
The Curve halt a 12-game losing streak despite a home run by Portland’s Franklin Arias.