Thank you for the article March 18 that emphasized the perspective of many Maine gun owners (“Feeling misunderstood, even demonized, 5 Maine gun owners speak out“). I have no problem with guns for hunting or security at home, points emphasized in the article. What does upset me is the availability of assault weapons. These are […]
March 2018
Commentary: President Trump is a deeply flawed man – but he keeps his promises
Trump is not the most religious president ever, but he may be the most pro-religion president.
Alan Caron: Here’s how to fix ‘spoiler’ problem in Maine governor’s race
Candidates who realize in October that they cannot win should do the right thing and drop out, the independent Blaine House hopeful says.
Maine Voices: Save the sick by preserving the Affordable Care Act
At a time when Sen. Susan Collins could make a real difference, she is caving to partisan gamesmanship.
Wake Up Weather 23, 2018
Temperatures will rebound either side of 40 in the wake of our latest round of snow.
New health care facility coming soon to Topsham
TOPSHAM Central Maine Healthcare is getting back to basics. That’s the idea behind a new facility it plans to open in Topsham this summer, which will offer imaging, urgent and cancer care, and lab services. In addition, a range of rotating clinics and specialty care services will be offered. The 44,000-square-foot facility will be located […]
Maine Maple Sunday … a sweet time for all
DRESDEN With the end of winter in sight, Maine Maple Sunday beckons. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Maine Maple Sunday, an opportunity for the public to learn about the “age-old process coupled with modern methods of ‘maple sugaring’ in Maine,” according to the Maine Maple Producers Association. More than 100 maple producers open […]
Times Record to be sold
RFB Enterprises will acquire Sample News Group publications in Maine including The Times Record (Brunswick), Journal Tribune (Biddeford) and the Mainely Media weekly publications. The Maine publications of the Sample News Group will become part of Alliance Press, a commercial printer in Brunswick, Maine. “We have greatly enjoyed newspapering in Maine for nearly 20 years,” […]
Topsham picks new fire chief
TOPSHAM After a thorough search, Topsham has a new fire chief. Chris McLaughlin is taking over the post vacated in July when Brian Stockdale left to become Lewiston’s fire chief. He officially begins his duties on April 2. “I look forward to the challenge,” said McLaughlin. “I really think it’s a perfect fit for me […]