Mainers are facing unprecedented economic challenges and too many Maine people are delaying or skipping care because of cost concerns.
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Posted inTimes Record
Washing your vehicle with sustainability in mind
Washing your car at home can be better for the environment.
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Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Is Maine’s coastline 3 times longer than California’s? | Fact brief
According to NOAA, Alaska has by far the longest coastline in the U.S., while the shortest belongs to New Hampshire.
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Gorham Notes: Historical society’s 2026 calendars are available
The Gorham Historical Society calendars for 2026 have arrived and cost $10. This year’s theme is the business edition. The calendars are available at the Municipal Center, 75 South St.; Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St.; and North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road. The society can be reached by calling its president, Suzanne […]
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Hegseth should apologize for denigration of beloved children’s book character | Letter
As a former children’s librarian, I am appalled and offended by the total lack of sensitivity on the part of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. His recent use of a beloved picture book character, Franklin the Turtle, to illustrate his war mongering is an insult to both the field of children’s literature and to the […]
Posted inSchools and Education, Times Record
Enacting our values: The work, and the morals, of school budgets
RSU 5 superintendent prepares for budget proposal in January.
Posted inTimes Record
Memories are made of snow from the 1950s to now
This Mainer remembers epic snowfalls from West Virginia to New Jersey to Brunswick.
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Westbrook
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 13, seatings at 5 and 5:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two types of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies, and beverages. $12, $7 under 12. Purchase tickets at the door. Takeout may be ordered at the ticket table or in […]
Posted inOutdoors, Times Record
A memorable hike to the summit of Day Mountain
Two Chowderheads enjoy a fall hike in Acadia National Park.
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Same as it ever was | Letter
Before we fulminate against MAGA, remember that Bill Clinton was Trump-lite, then recall how shamelessly Democrats circled the wagons around this reckless philanderer who practically wrote his own kompromat. Clinton, like Trump, misused his office to solicit favors, often of a sexual variety. Clinton, like Trump, parlayed his power and influence into shady financial deals. […]