A wise and competent president would not initiate a war of choice based on a “feeling.” A wise and competent president would: If this were a TV reality show, we would be able to say, “You’re fired!” Time for the 25th Amendment. Peter WatkoAuburn
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
I’m voting for Matt Dunlap, who won’t make us look stupid | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Standing up to Trump is the name of the game. Dunlap has practiced it.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
The stark realities of Trump’s America | Letter
We live in a curious time. Some might call it challenging times. For someone who was raised in the 1950s, post-World War II era — where God and country were spoken of with great reverence by my parents — Trump’s America is at odds with what I learned. Starting with the Pledge of Allegiance at […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
On Iran, Trump is failing the leadership test | Jim Fossel
The White House’s striking lack of clarity on the conflict impedes any meaningful negotiation.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
As Somerset County pot grow house cases face challenges, some get deals
A series of hearings last week marked the first major developments in cases that have been lingering on the court’s docket for 2 years.
Posted inCommunity, Food & Dining, News
Meet the central Maine cooks trying to set a world record for making 1,200 pad thai orders
Crews from Asian eateries in Augusta and Winslow will be the only Maine restaurants participating in a Guinness World Records attempt at a Los Angeles festival.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Maine needs stronger oversight of probate judges | Letter
I am writing in response to your coverage of the warrant issued for Hancock County Probate Judge William B. Blaisdell IV (“Hancock County probate judge, wanted on arrest warrant, turns himself in,” March 18). I am one of his victims. He was my court-appointed attorney in a parental termination hearing. He concealed from me that […]
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
Affordability of rural airports up in the air as communities mull economic return
Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Jean R. Pickett
MANCHESTER – Jean R. Pickett, 91, wife of Edwin D. Pickett and longtime resident of Augusta, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Larry B. “Fonz” Irwin
SKOWHEGAN – Larry B. “Fonz” Irwin, 85, of Skowhegan, Maine, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, with his family by …