Volunteers of America Northern New England is thrilled to be the recipient of a Housing for Everyone grant from TD Charitable Foundation. We were delighted to see the news coverage Dec. 18, and we’d like to add some more information. We will be breaking ground for Cabin in the Woods in the spring of 2017, […]
December 2016
Letter to the editor: Nation is desensitized to Trump’s outrageous acts
Just since Donald Trump’s “election” – while losing by 2.8 million-plus of the popular vote – we have seen the following: • Open defiance of the current president, Barack Obama, by telling China to keep a drone they stole. • Appointment of outright racist Jeff Sessions to be attorney general, the person supposed to protect […]
Letter to the editor: What are the qualifications for Time’s Person of the Year?
I realize that the editors of Time magazine must be very busy at this time of year, but I only have two questions. So, I’ll make it short and sweet: What are the qualifications for becoming Person of the Year Did they or any of their selection committee watch television during the past presidential election […]
Maine Voices: Next-generation model needed for owners, riders and horses
We should identify what the Maine Harness Racing Commission will do with its allocated funding.
Commentary: Pantsuit Nation won’t stay in style without more inclusion, less smugness
Before her project becomes a book, Maine’s Libby Chamberlain might think about her critics’ points.
Our View: Compromise best route to resolving Riverview ‘step-down’ conflict
With most stakeholders now on board, the state should proceed with its initial plan to build near the Augusta hospital.
Kathleen Parker: Congratulations, Mr. President-elect, from one of your fiercest critics
As his presidency unfolds, Donald Trump will reap everything he sowed on the campaign trail.
Lewiston man killed, 2 people hurt in Sabattus crash
A woman and a small child were injured when their van collided head-on with a box truck.
Maine veterans project to rebuild lives
BRUNSWICK A housing program to help homeless U.S. military veterans find peace within themselves as they rebuild their lives will open next year in a similarly peaceful setting. It’s also the first program to offer permanent housing for women veterans and their children. The Cabin in the Woods plan features 21 cabins set on the […]