Student protests, threats and intense federal scrutiny are changing how college students and professors in Maine and across the country talk about politics.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Trump’s antisocial personality disorder calls for swift action | Letter
These are the criteria for diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following: 1. Failure to conform to social norms with […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Jared Golden | Douglas Rooks
Our 2nd District congressman has made himself a man without a party. There could have been a different path.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Local & State, News
Is Maine an at-will employment state? | Fact brief
Employers in most U.S. states are allowed to fire workers for any reason that’s not specifically prohibited by law or a contract.
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School board meetings being hijacked by chaos actors for social media clicks | Letter
I have attended a few Augusta School Board meetings. The one held Oct. 8 was awful. I confess, I didn’t stay to the end. The meeting was valiantly presided over by Chair Martha Witham, the image of grace under pressure. I commend the Cony High School students who spoke, demonstrating courage and thoughtfulness that put […]
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Local & State, News, Politics
If society collapses, Maine isn’t a bad place to be | Column
Our resourceful, community-minded and highly skilled residents step up in times of need, whether there are zombies or not.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Ignore lazy reporting about Graham Platner | Letter
Regarding the article “Graham Platner’s campaign manager steps down, cites wife’s pregnancy” (Oct. 27), the only new development was included in the headline. The real intended takeaway is that readers remember “a string of controversies surrounding Platner”; “the latest shake-up for Platner’s campaign”; “embroiled in controversies”; “Platner’s past comments include … “; “his campaign hampered […]
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine Senate candidate Jordan Wood dropping out to run for 2nd District seat
Wood said he made the decision after learning Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection, and said he believes the resources of his campaign would be better spent in the 2nd District.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
‘Heart the Lover’ delivers a compelling, sensitive story about first love and its after effects
Lily King’s newest novel revisits key characters from an earlier work.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News
Fayette spreads holiday cheer with Giving Baskets, Candy Cane Caper
The Fayette All-Age Friendly Committee is organizing festive community projects to support families and schoolchildren this holiday season.