The other day I spoke with a young Ukrainian boy about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech to a joint congressional session. Yes, he listened to President Zelensky but said, “It wasn’t a very good translation” – he meant the Ukrainian translation of Zelensky speaking in carefully pronounced English. While Ukrainian is the boy’s native language, […]
2023
Commentary: Five major political questions facing America in 2023
From the national debt and the prospect of presidential impeachment to the fate of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, there’s a lot to watch out for.
Portland Meetings: Jan. 4-11
Wed. 1/4 10:30 a.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. 1/4 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom Wed. 1/4 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Thu. 1/5 9 a.m. CDBG Allocation Zoom Thu. 1/5 noon Parks Commission Zoom Mon. 1/9 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Zoom, City Hall Tue. 1/10 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 1/10 4:30 […]
Obituary: Robert C. Lapointe
TOPSHAM – Robert C. Lapointe of Topsham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 21, …
Death Notice: Mark D. Johnson
Johnson, Mark D. 58, of Ellsworth, formerly of Pittsfield, Dec. 30, 2022, in Lewiston. Visit 4-6 p.m., Jan. 5, Shorey-Nichols Funeral …
Obituary: Mark D. Johnson
ELLSWORTH – Mark D. Johnson, 58, formerly of Pittsfield, died on Dec. 30, 2022, after a brief illness in Lewiston.
Mark was …
Obituary: David Trudell
DOVER, N.H. – David Trudell, 68 of Dover passed away peaceful on Dec. 23, 2022. David was born on Nov. 29, …
Obituary: Julia “Juliet” (Russo) Hill
PORTLAND – Julia “Juliet” (Russo) Hill passed away peacefully on Christmas Day with her loving family by her side.
Juliet was …
Death Notice: Julia “Juliet” (Russo) Hill
Hill, Julia “Juliet” (Russo) 90, of Portland, Dec. 25, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., Jan. 7, St. Peter’s …
Basketball season off to a tremendous start and much drama awaits
Local teams are very much in the hunt across the board.