Is it as bad as it appears? Trump is a wannabe dictator, a complete narcissist who cannot tell the truth. He is mean, racist and a misogynist with a third grader’s vocabulary. He thrives on childish name-calling, revenge, hate and stokes “fear of the other” to divide. Specific examples of his incompetence have been excruciatingly […]
2024
Letter: Accelerate transition to zero-emission trucks and cars
I’m accelerating my support of the Advanced Clean Cars II program. Thirteen other states have already sped past us by starting this initiative. Let’s make sure we, too, join the parade of zero-emission trucks and cars. Fans will be waving their flags! Mariana Tupper Falmouth
Jim Fossel: ‘Special interests’ have too much sway in Augusta
Legislative proposals to limit both the expansion of natural gas and the sale of gas-powered cars are the subject of aggressive lobbying, too much of which is done in secret.
Opinion: The Republican Party is in very dangerous condition
If you put your confidence in a lying, narcissistic sociopath, do not expect a positive outcome.
The Maine Millennial: Teaching a new dog new tricks
Training a puppy is about establishing communication rather than control – and understanding that dogs aren’t automatons.
Opinion: Republicans will regret not helping Ukraine
The defeat of Ukraine would send a terrible message about the resolve and strength of America relative to its autocratic adversaries.
In ‘Just East of Nowhere,’ troubled teens trudge toward adulthood
Scot Lehigh’s debut novel, set in Eastport, tells the intertwining tales of three young adults who must grapple with their questionable and sometimes violent choices.
Wine industry’s diversity efforts see successes – and some lost steam
Successes have included investments in Black-owned brands and mentoring and fellowship programs, but some worry that ‘it’s back to business as usual.’
Obituary: Brian Charles Dodge
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Brian Charles Dodge, 72, passed away Jan. 30, 2024, after a long illness.
Brian grew up in Claremont, …
Obituary: Nancy Sawyer
PORTLAND – Nancy Sawyer, 84, died peacefully in her home Feb. 22, 2024 after several years of declining health.
Born Nov. …