The United States Agency of International Development (USAID) helped prevent roughly 1 million child deaths per year. Other U.S. foreign assistance programs have also saved many lives, and under President Obama, the State Department used diplomacy with the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, China and the European Union to help negotiate the 2015 Iran nuclear […]
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In Maine Senate race, pick the workhorse over the show pony | Letter
Sen. Susan Collins must go. Who should replace her: workhorse Janet Mills or show pony Graham Platner? Platner’s ahead in the polls. He’s a compelling campaigner. But he’s like Bernie Sanders: all talk, no action. In Sanders’ 35 years in Congress, he’s passed just three bills, two of which renamed post offices in Vermont. Sanders […]
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Keep Maine beautiful by protecting, investing in our public lands | Opinion
Passing the America the Beautiful Act will help future generations to experience our state as we know it today.
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After nearly 60 years, Augusta’s Colonial Theater renovations move forward
The historic theater hosted its first ticketed event in more than 50 years back in 2022, and new renovations and additions to the building aim to bring it back to the center of downtown Augusta life.
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With new sawmill, Mi’kmaq Nation is extending its limbs into home construction
The Aroostook County tribe is turning timber into affordable homes.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Dana Barrett
RICHMOND – The family of Dana Barrett regret to announce that Dana passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2026.
A celebration …
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Obituary: Harrison Marshall Burns
RUMFORD – Harrison Marshall Burns “Harry” died on April 29, 2026. He was born in Rumford, April 30, 1931 to Erlon …
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Obituary: John W. Benoit
HALLOWELL – John W. Benoit, 94, of Hallowell, passed away on April 15, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born …
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Obituary: Laurel Lynn (Marston) Peaslee
FARMINGDALE – Laurel Lynn (Marston) Peaslee, 73, of Farmingdale, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
She …