He was in His early-30s. In His young life, He fed the hungry and ministered to the sick, the poor, and those who were mentally unstable. Crowds followed Him as they were eager to hear more of His message. Some knew who He was and others wondered. They wanted someone to relieve them from the […]
March 2018
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An open letter to Mr. Rick Santorum
I was appalled to hear your comments on CNN criticizing our young people and telling them to “learn CPR” as one of the “solutions” to end the gun violence. Since many physicians have spoken so eloquently about the fact that CPR cannot save someone who is bleeding to death, I will speak to you as […]
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Living the Word
“For I have set you and example that you should also do as I have done to you.” John 13:15 The Washing of the Feet In ancient Palestine people walked the dusty roads in open sandals, so when they reached their destination a host would offer a basin of water for them in which to […]
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Frank Edward Dumais
1966 – 2018 Amesbury, Mass. — Frank Dumais, age 51, passed away at his home on March 16th after a long illness. He was born July 2, 1966 in Brunswick, Maine where he graduated with honors from Brunswick High School in 1984. He earned his Bachelor’s degree with honors at Boston University in 1988. He […]
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Governor: Judge who allowed Trump lawsuit is an ‘imbecile’
PORTLAND Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who’s known for his brash comments, called the federal judge who allowed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump an “imbecile.” Four times, no less. LePage hurled the insult Wednesday after learning that U.S. District Judge Peter Messitte in Maryland allowed the lawsuit accusing Trump, a Republican, of receiving unconstitutional gain […]
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Maine election official: Ranked choice voting needs fix before June
AUGUSTA An 11th-hour legal technicality could jeopardize the use of a voter-approved election overhaul in June primaries, state elections officials said, but supporters of ranked-choice voting vowed to press forward. Secretary of State Matt Dunlap was set to brief lawmakers on Thursday on the rollout of the system for the June 12 primaries. Instead, he […]
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Wyeth Foundation issues $1 million grant
MONHEGAN ISLAND (AP) — An art museum in Maine has received a $1 million grant from the Wyeth Foundation and will have three years to match the grant. Jaime and Phyllis Wyeth made the donation to Monhegan Museum of Art & History’s $4 million fundraising campaign. The Portland Press Herald reports the museum on Monhegan […]
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Bangor marks 50th anniversary of Dow Air Force Base closing
BANGOR (AP) — The former Loring Air Force Base and Brunswick Naval Air Station have grabbed all of the headlines in recent years when it comes to base closings in Maine. But long before then, the Dow Air Force Base closed and became part of the city of Bangor. The city is celebrating the 50th […]
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Maine, New Hampshire bridge about to open
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A bridge being built between New Hampshire and Maine is about to open. The new Sarah Mildred Long Bridge is replacing an old one connecting Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, along the Route 1 Bypass over the Piscataqua River. It was expected to open to traffic this afternoon. The bridge initially […]
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Police chief resigns in wake of wife’s death
OXFORD (AP) — A Maine town’s police chief has resigned, citing family reasons. The Portland Press Herald reports Town Manager Butch Asselin announced Thursday Oxford Police Chief Jon Tibbetts had resigned. Tibbetts said the death of his wife last year has taken a toll on him and that he needs to take some time. Tibbetts […]