Hires, promotions, appointments Simon Griffiths was appointed the chief executive officer of Camden National Corporation, to begin in January, succeeding Greg Dufour, who is retiring after nearly two decades. Griffiths was most recently executive vice president, head of core banking at Citizens Bank, and previously executive vice president, managing director retail network at Santander Bank. […]
2023
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Sportsman: A great summer of fishing, and it’s not over yet
It has been a great summer of fishing and guiding for this old angler. Double-digit catches, big, fat lakers and the occasional salmon to spice up the mix has eased the pain of the rainy summer we have had thus far. Nothing makes me happier than seeing clients, especially kids, battle with the biggest fish […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Ignorance the enemy of democracy
I can only conclude that supporters of Donald Trump do not read or listen to what is fact. An ignorant electorate is the enemy of democracy. Loretta MacKinnon Yarmouth
Posted inMaine, Politics
Portland voters will choose from 5 candidates for mayor in November
The candidates vying to fill the seat held by Kate Snyder, who is not seeking reelection, include three city councilors, a former councilor and a political newcomer.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: When Donald Trump divides the house at church
Support for Trump is exceptionally strong among white born-again Christians, but it also has set some evangelical leaders against one another.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Calling out activism’s free pass for Russia and China
Demanding an end to war and planetary harm without uniformly protesting all participants is just playing the part of yet another antagonist.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Regulate electric skateboards, scooters before the worst happens
I just witnessed what could have been a grisly accident on Commercial Street, as a young man toppled over on his electric skateboard in the center of a traffic lane. This occurred after I watched him go through two red lights at what I assume was a fairly high speed on the board. Luckily, there […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Brain-to-text technology is about more than Musk
As researchers find broader applications for the tech, investment in this field is likely to pay off.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Ending homelessness starts with prevention
A major new study shows that early intervention, at places like health care providers and domestic violence services, is critical.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine leaders irresponsible to embrace anti-Chinese allegations
The Aug. 24 news article headlined “Maine delegation wants feds to shut down illegal Chinese-run pot facilities” was an irresponsible and unfounded article based on an article by the Koch-funded and Tucker Carlson-co-founded Daily Caller about supposed illegal weed cultivation in Maine by the Chinese. The story was bizarre and unfounded, yet all four members of […]