Thursday columnist Douglas Rooks has been around the political scene for a long time and has “seen it all.” That is why his optimistic view provides hope (“Furious gerrymandering can still be overcome,” June 18) — even for those of us living in Ohio, where Republicans have successfully made gerrymandering a part of our political […]
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Anson’s new administrator excited for step up in municipal government
Angel Aguirre comes to Anson after holding town office positions in Skowhegan and Pittsfield.
Posted inMaine, News
Code enforcement officers are a ‘dying breed’ in Maine. That’s a problem.
If the state wants to increase production to combat its housing crisis, communities need experts to sign off on that work, or risk costly delays.
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Letters to the editor should be Maine letters | Letter
While it may be exciting that the nation’s eyes are on Maine, out-of-state readers should take their wild accusations and baseless lies to their local papers.
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Obituary: Bets Brown
WATERVILLE – Bets Brown died on June 18, 2026, after a valiant battle with colon cancer.
Bets was born in Boston, Mass., …
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Obituary: Elisabeth Fuchs Crowley
CUMBERLAND CENTER – Elisabeth Fuchs Crowley, 86, of Cumberland Center, Maine, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026.
Born in the Bronx, …
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Death Notice: Bets Brown
Brown, Bets 77, of Waterville, June 18. Celebration, Colby College, Parker-Reed room of the Schair-Swenson-Watson Alumni Center, July 26, 2 p.m. …
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Obituary: Matthew A. Hill
SOUTH CHINA – Matthew A. Hill, 54, died Friday, June 19, 2026, at his home following a long illness. He was …
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Death Notice: Elisabeth Fuchs Crowley
Crowley, Elisabeth Fuchs 86, of Cumberland Center, May 30, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial, Parish of The Holy Eucharist, Falmouth, July …
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Death Notice: Matthew A. Hill
Hill, Matthew A. 54, of South China, June 19. Graveside service, July 8, 1 p.m., Lakeside Cemetery, Livermore. …