To commemorate America’s bicentennial, the poet and playwright Archibald MacLeish wrote a radio play called “The Great American Fourth of July Parade.” It is an imagined conversation between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in which the men comment, from their graves, on post-Watergate, post-Vietnam America. When talking about their different interpretations of Jefferson’s phrase “all men […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
People in Maine need cars — and choices | Letter
A new statewide coalition is aiming to drive the state’s transportation system to intelligent, interconnected reform.
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Where’s Abe Lincoln when you need him? | Letter
Oh, for the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln. His wisdom is timeless. I am currently reading about former President Thomas Jefferson, and have recently come across these words of Lincoln. Words that I judge are so full of wisdom and grace for today. “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the Courts, not to overthrow the Constitution […]
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Obituary: Carol Hope (Jenness) Thornton
MOSCOW – Carol Hope (Jenness) Thornton passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60 after a brief illness.
She was born in …
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Death Notice: Carol Hope (Jenness) Thornton
Thornton, Carol Hope (Jenness) 60, of Moscow, June 20. Service later. Care of Somerset Valley Remembrance Center …
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tempers flare as Red Sox’s 5-game winning streak ends
Willson Contreras is ejected and Connelly Early leaves with left elbow discomfort in Boston’s loss to Washington.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras ejected for second straight game
Contreras is tossed after throwing his helmet toward Washington’s Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs give up 7 runs in 5th inning, lose to Curve
Portland hits four home runs, but it is not enough to comeback from a 9-run deficit.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Aroostook County landowner taken into custody as firefighters battled debris pile fires
Firefighters battling at least 20 burning slash piles had to take cover as police arrested the Madawaska landowner for operating under the influence, officials say.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News
Where to find cooling centers open as dangerous heat bears down on Maine
The heat index could reach 110 degrees in some areas in much of the state this week, while ozone levels are expected to become unhealthy for sensitive groups, officials say.