If we have learned anything from Maine politics in the last few years, it is that norms are very important and very fragile things. General and often unwritten rules of the road that control the ‘how’ rather than the ‘what’ of our politics, norms created the bounds of acceptable conduct for both parties within the […]
May 2018
Letters
Vote Hepler Allison Hepler has the qualifications and experience to do an excellent job as a Maine Legislator. She is a Professor of History at the University of Maine Farmington. As a member of the Woolwich Selectboard for seven years, Allison helped develop a formula for funding local school expenses and helped to develop a […]
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I’m a married woman in my 30s. My husband and I own a home, which I have decorated to our taste with the exception of “my” bathroom. My husband and I use separate bathrooms. Mine is the one on the main floor, which is also used by our guests. A few months ago, […]
Alan W. Sweeney
RICHMOND — Alan W. (Tink) Sweeney, 75, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at his home. He was born in Brunswick on May 24, 1942, to Wesley R. and Evelyn B. Sweeney of Bath. Alan grew up in Bath and graduated from Morse High in 1962. Alan married his love of life Brenda Sargent from […]
Myron J. Wyman
Myron James Wyman passed away peacefully at his residence on May 3, 2018 with Lynda, his wife of 52 years, by his side. He was born on December 1, 1934 to Raymond and Theresa Wyman and grew up on a working farm in the community of Small Point. He attended the local one room school […]
Gayle Diane Othuse
BATH — Gayle Diane Othuse (MiMi), of Bath, ME, passed on April 25, 2018, while wintering in New Port Richey, FL, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Cornish, ME, on April 27, 1940, to the late Robert, and Mary Hamilton. Shortly after high school graduation, she married Richard, her beloved […]
Thomas F. Parnell
BRUNSWICK — Thomas Francis Parnell, born Somerville, MA on July 28, 1940, the son of Robert A. and Margaret (Manning) Parnell, died on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Portland at Maine Medical Center. Tom grew up in Cambridge and attended Cambridge Latin School and Trinity-Pawling for high school before attending Tufts University where he obtained […]