What would be better than an endorsement? Why, a good ole’ stress test!
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Tim Scott takes down Walz | Letter
When the Maine Democratic Party announced that Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota was going to be their keynote speaker for the Maine Democrats’ 2026 convention, I immediately thought to myself, “That’s who they picked?” Gov. Walz is under the national political spotlight for the wrong reasons. Massive fraud has been underway under his nose during […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News, Politics
In contentious times, Maine restaurants ponder how, and whether, to take a stand
Food businesses must weigh their responsibilities to staff, customers and themselves.
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Dunlap will be better for Maine than Baldacci | Letter
In choosing to support Joe Baldacci over Matt Dunlap for Maine’s 2nd District, Democrats in Washington made a big mistake. Dunlap has more experience in government and is a real progressive. His clever video showing where Paul LePage claims to live in Maine showed his determination to expose LePage’s misrepresentations. And Dunlap is only one […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Advocates call for new state standards to hit Maine’s environmental goals
A policy guide released Tuesday aims to ‘rebalance’ state law in favor of tribal rights and environmental health for the next generation of Mainers.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Trying to persuade voters by mail? Beware. | Opinion
I don’t know who I’ll be voting for in Maine’s gubernatorial election. I do know it won’t be for any candidate who preys on fear and ignorance in their advertising.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors
Hummingbirds’ arrival has Mainers buzzing | Column
Technology has given birders more ways to share their enthusiasm.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News, Things to Do
Farmington’s Summer Fest to return with Elvis, races, music
The festival, now in its 61st year, is planned for July 25 as the town heads into the summer season.
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Not interested in ICE protester arrests | Letter
Wasted reporting on recent ICE arrests in Massachusetts (“Mainers arrested after protesting at ICE facility in Massachusetts,”April 28). Who cares? If Mainers go to another state and get arrested, why write about it? Taking food out of state in the shape of care packages makes no sense. There are Mainers who could use this food. […]
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Where is the outrage over domestic violence? | Letter
I am age 86 and the survivor of a 43-year abusive marriage to a college professor. I write for victims of domestic abuse who are still in abusive relationships, and as a member of Finding Our Voices (findingourvoices.net), to express my anger at the plea deal given to Phillip Spiller upon his conviction of domestic […]