As Rep. Jared Golden’s political career “sunsets,” he has affirmed the fears of many who supported him as a congressman. Our country is in the most dangerous position of my lifetime. To say otherwise is to deny Donald Trump’s attacks on the Constitution, his attacks on people of color, his attacks on the media and his total disregard for the […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Saluting Janet Mills, a leader beyond compare | Opinion
Her track record of helping Mainers will be very hard to match.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
There’s wonderful walking at Wolfe’s Neck Woods
Just a few miles from the shopping hub of Freeport, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers miles of walking and hiking opportunities.
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the Maine coaches indoor track all-state team
Here is the 2026 Maine Track & Cross Country Coaches Association Indoor Track All-State Team. Boys First Team: Jake Bassi, Senior, Bangor; Devin Berry, Junior, South Portland; Jack Cyr, Junior, Gorham; Bossay Ditanduka, Senior, South Portland; Drew Gervais, Junior, Bonny Eagle; Hassan Hobbi, Senior, Winslow; Bryce Holden, Senior, Mt. Ararat; Fernando Kele, Senior, Lewiston; Thomas Leblanc, Junior, Edward […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values
New poll shows how faith drives rural voters in battleground states
Maine is among the least religious states in the country. That could be a factor in its recent electoral history, one analyst says.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Portland’s Michael Brennan never served in Congress, a good thing for Maine | Opinion
The legislator specialized in turning high ideals into significant achievements for the people of this state.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Democrats should have swiftly condemned attack on Trump | Jim Fossel
When an act of political violence occurs, we must all come together to denounce it.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Are our elected officials for sale? | Letter
Maine’s motto is Dirigo: I lead. I am a grandmother calling on all Mainers to rise up and lead in shining a light on elected state and national officials in our country by asking them to answer this question honestly and factually: Are they for sale? To stay in office, will our elected officials give […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Congress must protect the travel economy that powers Maine | Opinion
A proposal that could affect credit card rewards programs could have a significant impact on the number of visitors who come here.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner or Susan Collins? Maine has never had a choice like this.
The unusual nature of this race will bring national money and attention to Maine. Political analysts say the candidates are the perfect contrast in styles.