The following white water rafting outfitters – North Country Rivers, Moxie Outdoor Adventures, North American Whitewater and Maine Whitewater – oppose Central Maine Power’s massive transmission line (New England Clean Energy Connect) through the Maine wilderness. This proposed transmission line, from Quebec to Massachusetts, would negatively impact critical terrestrial and aquatic habitat, pristine and remote […]
September 2018
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine tie underscores McCain legacy of service
The passing of Sen. John S. McCain of Arizona marks an end of an era. John S. McCain represented all that is good about America – his love of country, sacrifice of self, duty. He served our country during wartime, fighting and defending our way of life. John McCain embodied the indomitable courage and integrity […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Shawn Moody no clone of Paul LePage
The Republican candidate for Maine governor is a thoughtful, independent-minded business leader of impeccable honesty.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Mahoosuc region worth many, many visits
Some of the most rugged sections of the Appalachian Trail go through Mahoosuc, but there are also some options that can please the senses and not ruin the body.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: Most insects stay but some see the world
Sometimes it takes generations of bugs to make particularly long migrations.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: What if all the smart people are wrong?
When it comes to the campaign for Maine’s next governor, they could be way off the mark – or we could have a robust race.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: It felt as if Nana was in the car with me
The Maine accent and lingo are rarely heard in our modern world of Midwestern accents and bland national vocabulary.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump’s biggest power is tilting the scales of justice
Long after the president hangs up his hairbrush, his judges will still be influencing American lives.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: In our kind of democracy, passing fancies shouldn’t pass
Popularity of a citizen initiative isn’t enough. Legislatures have to be convinced.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Parents, teach your children well
Bullying, name-calling, stigmatization and general homophobia are not OK.