I support Sen. Susan Collins because I subscribe to the adage: “Past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior.” She’s demonstrated a consistency of character that is rare in Washington, D.C. Her opponent’s past behavior, on the other hand, suggests he cannot fill Sen. Collins’ shoes in Congress and would be a bad representative […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Roger R. Jolin
FAIRFIELD – Roger R. Jolin, 75, passed away Jan. 22, 2026. He was born Sept. 13, 1950, to Henry and Theresa …
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox win series opener against Yankees
Caleb Durbin caps a four-run fifth inning with a home run, and Connelly Early outduels Cam Schlittler.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs start fast in win over Yard Goats
Portland jumps out to a 7-0 lead in the third inning in a victory in Hartford.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Most of Maine is no longer in drought, but dry conditions linger along coast
It’s an improvement even since mid-June, when much of interior Maine was still considered abnormally dry or under drought conditions by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Graham Platner says Susan Collins is corrupt. Here’s what her record says.
Platner rolled out a series of anti-corruption policy measures Thursday.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Waterville’s Ellie the elm tree is taken down Friday | Photos
Photographer Rich Abrahamson capture the process of removing the beloved 150-year-old elm tree from Castonguay Square.
Posted inNews, Op-Eds, Opinion
Ranked-choice voting in Maine has been a roaring success | Opinion
Ranked-choice voting, semi-open primaries and ongoing absentee voting lift turnout and strengthen voters’ power.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in fatal Winthrop crash
Police say John Stratton Jr., 22, was driving 123 mph before the deadly wreck in August 2025.