Gerald Longstreet died after being struck by a Subaru Crosstrek while crossing Main Street in Fairfield, and police said no charges were expected against the driver.
2023
Russia launches the biggest aerial barrage of the war, killing 30 civilians
Western officials and analysts recently warned that Russia had limited its cruise missile strikes in recent months in an apparent effort to build up stockpiles for massive strikes during the winter.
Just a Little Old: Trump has bamboozled white Christian Evangelicals
In 2016, 81% of white Christian Evangelicals voted for Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton. In 2020, 80% of white Christian Evangelicals voted for Trump over Joe Biden. How could millions of people who purport to follow the teachings of a man as humble as Jesus Christ support a man as heinous as Donald Trump? Maybe […]
Gordon L. Weil: Supreme Court plays key role on Trump charges
Donald Trump got the Supreme Court he wanted. He will now discover how it will make its way between solid conservatism, political partisanship and the historical opportunity to determine the presidential election, possibly costing him a return to the White House. The Court’s reputation is at stake. This moment recalls the Court having picked the […]
Giving Voice: Spirit of giving
Most of us look forward to the holidays – anticipating warmth and cheer in the company of family and friends, with good food and the fun of giving and receiving. At The Gathering Place, we seek to provide that atmosphere and experience for our guests. As December brings us the shortest days of the year, […]
Inside New Gloucester: Dec. 29
Local author on mission to stamp out hunger Misty Coolidge knows firsthand about the challenges her single mom had putting food on the table for her and her sisters during their upbringing in Norridgewock. The New Gloucester resident now is an activist in the effort to eradicate hunger. She has devoted a major portion of […]
Opinion: Newsom loves Trump? No. But he made the right call on ballot access.
A court ruling or some administrative sleight-of-hand is not the way to beat the former president.
Letter: What if Trump refuses to take the oath of office?
What if Mr. Trump becomes president again and refuses to take the oath to uphold and protect our Constitution, as defined in Article II, Section 1, Clause 8? Can he refuse to take the oath and declare himself a “dictator for a day”? Can he use the argument that he does not need to take […]
Opinion: Stop wringing hands, start supporting Biden
We think of age as an impediment. What if it’s an engine?
A man and his racehorse start their slow ride into retirement
Bob Nadeau, of Saco, 86, and Putnams Storm were honored in an Au Revoir Retirement Showcase at the Cumberland Fairgrounds track just before Christmas. Nadeau said harness racing has changed a lot during his 50 years in the sport.
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