Fierce competition from Canada, a glutted marketplace and inequitable USDA buybacks have made cultivating this iconic Maine crop a brutal business.
September 2018
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Dog’s body found. Then came the curious tale of Franky the pug mix
The ‘ugly act’ that claimed the life of a terrier-pug mix named Franky elicits an outpouring of support in a Down East town.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Shawn Moody: Self-made millionaire runs on authenticity
The Republican who hopes to follow in the current governor’s footsteps banks on his proven entrepreneurial ability and a life story built on success.
Posted inMaine, News
Seniors’ quality of life on a shaky foundation
Unspent housing bonds. Fewer resources for dementia. Stigma surrounding food stamps. Less emphasis on home care. Five years after ‘The Challenge of Our Age’ series investigated problems faced by older adults in Maine, it’s clear the state still has immense work to do.
Posted inMaine, News
Community volunteers help seniors in Harpswell and other Maine towns
Harpswell Aging at Home is one of about 100 grassroots initiatives across Maine that are helping seniors remain in their homes and stay connected to their communities.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
The Patriots are still a power but have several questions to answer this season
Wide receiver, left tackle, special teams and linebacker all key issues for New England.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Sen. Collins’ legacy faces key test with Kavanaugh
As she prepares to vote yea or nay, she should take a long, hard look at the political landscape.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress should recognize states’ rights on cannabis
Denying Maine’s $50 million industry access to the banking system is a recipe for trouble.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: All sides in NFL anthem protest conflict are selectively outraged
Sneaker companies are not civil rights heroes. And Colin Kaepernick needs to learn about real sacrifice.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Judge’s environmental record no secret
In a dozen years on the federal bench, Brett Kavanaugh has ruled in favor of polluters nearly every chance he got.