A scheduled debate between Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner was cancelled when Mills dropped out of the race.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
‘Sad to leave Boston’: Mainer Joe Cronin discusses Red Sox dismissal
The Scarborough native was among 5 Boston coaches, along with Manager Alex Cora, fired as a result of the team sinking to last place in the AL East.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Eliot Cutler belongs in jail | Letter
Eliot Cutler is a convicted sex offender whose addiction to child pornography perpetuates the brutal exploitation of children for sexual gratification. He has been accused of probation violations five times. Cutler remains in custody without bail, scheduled to appear in court next month to address the allegations. At one time, Mr. Cutler was a prominent […]
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
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Help us understand what our audience cares about and what we could be doing better.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Moldy cannabis is being treated with radiation in Maine. Growers don’t have to tell you.
As growers debate the safety of cleaning contaminated marijuana with radiation and ozone in the wake of recalls, the state isn’t enforcing a rule that treated product be labeled as such.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Treatment of Afghan refugees is despicable | Letter
President Trump’s effort to negotiate sending Afghans who helped the U.S. war effort in Afghanistan to the Democratic Republic of Congo, a failed state engaged in a war with Rwanda, or return them to their own country to face potential retaliation by the Taliban, is despicable. These people were our friends. Roughly 1,100 Afghans have […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Hey, CMP? Enough is enough. | Letter
This is concerning the request by Central Maine Power for a temporary rate change in July 2026. So far this year, my CMP bill has increased 23% since last year, 2025. Enough is enough. CMP’s attempt to blindside the ratepayers of Maine with its proposal for a $7 rate increase that would reduce the bill […]
Posted inOpinion, Steve Collins
By looking to the past, Maine’s philanthropists can brighten its future | Steve Collins
To help philanthropy repair historic wrongs, a new report urges for more transparency about the origins of wealth.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Has the number of U.S. billionaires risen from fewer than 80 in 1990 to over 900? | Fact brief
Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner has cited the statistic in campaign speeches.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
It’s turkey hunting season and the scene is familiar
You’ve made preparations, but there are no guarantees they will follow the same routines.