Thank you for your Aug. 3 editorial, “Our View: Voting Rights Act needs attention now,” on the desperate need to protect voting rights and election administration from extreme Republican legislatures and governors. We are truly in danger of losing our democracy. Thank you also for pointing out the sorry role of our own Sen. Susan […]
2021
Posted inMaine colleges, News, Schools and Education, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine women excel on the basketball court. They’re even better in the classroom.
The Black Bears had a collective 3.90 GPA in the 2020-21 school year, best of any women’s basketball team in the nation. No other program in Maine’s conference placed in the top 25.
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Maine Voices: ‘Nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought’
On the anniversary of Hiroshima, it’s time to recognize that arms spending is usurping money better spent on addressing the global pandemic.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Public Safety Building Open House & Summerfest Celebration on Aug. 20
Now that most of the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, we are pleased to host an Open House at the Town’s new Public Safety building and bring back our annual Summerfest tradition. The combined event will be held on Friday, Aug. 20. Attendees can start with a tour of the new building from 4 to […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Serious summer snackage
When I’m out and about, I cannot pass by a farm stand. I must check out the offerings, sometimes bringing home more than I really need. Fresh corn, greens, tomatoes, zucchini, melon and berries are just a few of the items I can’t resist. On one recent rainy night, I unloaded the refrigerator’s vegetable bins […]
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Obituary: William H. Kimball Jr.
LYMAN – William H. Kimball, Jr., 92, of Old Alfred Road passed away Wednesday August 4, 2021 at the his residence …
Posted inObituaries, Times Record, Times Record Obituaries
Obituary: Richard P. Dowling
Richard P. Dowling 1932 – 2021 BRUNSWICK – Richard P. Dowling, 89, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, after a …
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Obituary: Marilynn Berry Sewall
BOOTHBAY HARBOR – On July 28, 2021, at the age of 83, Marilynn Berry Sewall, entered the glorious gates of heaven. …
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Obituary: Linda L Palci
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Linda L Palci, 81, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter and grandmother, passed away on July 31, 2021.
Linda …
Posted inNation & World, News
‘We lost Greenville’: Wildfire decimates California town
A raging wildfire that swept through a tiny Northern California mountain town leveled most of its historic downtown and left blocks of homes in ashes.