Take guns out of our schools. Nikolas Cruz, the shooter in Florida, was an expert marksman because he was trained by the U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program to be a sharpshooter. He had also been part of a four-person JROTC marksmanship team at the school, which had received $10,000 in funding from […]
March 2018
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: How arming teachers could backfire
Under extreme stress, people act first and ask questions later.
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Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: Seeking endemic species in the Dominican Republic
The Caribbean islands each offer a unique wildlife experience.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Skiing in Maine: Shawnee Peak celebrates 80th anniversary
Jan. 23 marked a milestone for the ski area in Bridgton.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
How do you fillet fresh fish? Sebago anglers share their tips
The order of the steps can be switched around, but the key is enjoy what you eat.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Child’s death calls for investigation of DHHS
Officials should not hide behind laws meant to protect the victim’s privacy, not theirs.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: U.S. government plagued by division
It’s time to reinvite independent thought and civil discussion rather than turning entirely to political party platforms.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Thoughts on the road not taken … anymore
Out in the dense Maine woods, Flagstaff Road is clearly what was intended, what was used, at one time, as a road.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Book review: Class and conflict on a Maine island in ‘We Shall Not All Sleep’ by Estep Nagy
Corrosive tensions among privileged families, espionage secrets and a pervasive sense of place permeate a compelling debut novel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Now on tour with ‘Hamilton,’ Maine native makes his way up in musical theater
Sam Bagala, 26, who grew up in Gray, started his career as a teenager at Maine State Music Theatre.