Where has the American democracy we grew up in and believed in gone? What happened to those powerful words written in the preamble of the Constitution? Why is it OK for Republicans to manufacture and sell T-shirts using “86 Obama” or “86 Biden,” but a potential crime if someone like former FBI Director James Comey […]
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Brunswick High School graduate writing her next chapter
Brunswick High School’s 186 seniors are scheduled to graduate on June 6 at the Sidney J. Watson Arena at Bowdoin College.
Why I can’t shut up about Trump | Letter
I believe that there is a moral duty to speak out against oppression that results in harm to others. I understand that my family and I are extremely fortunate to live where, when and how we do. It’s rare. Only a tiny decimal fraction of these human beings in history have had anything near the […]
A demented serial killer and a religious zealot are on the loose in Stephen King’s latest novel
In ‘Never Flinch,’ Holly Gibney returns to face two terrifying characters.
Blue Wrap Runway showcases Partners for World Health’s resourcefulness
Every aspect of Partners for World Health’s Blue Wrap Runway Fashion two-night event, May 15 and 16 at The Good Theater at Stevens Square in Portland was mission-focused: The fashion was inspired by 20 of the 34 countries where Partners for World Health has shipped supplies or gone on medical missions. And the garments were […]
Deep Water: ‘View from Shore,’ by Ken Craft
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Obituary: Dorothy Jean (McFarland) Bickford
CASCO – Dorothy Jean (McFarland) Bickford passed away peacefully with her children by her side on May 30, 2025, at Gosnell …
Obituary: Nanone Jean (Crapser) Knight
PORTLAND – Nanone Jean (Crapser) Knight, 77, of Westbrook died on Saturday May 31, 2025, at Maine Medical Center. Nanone was …
Death Notice: Dorothy Jean (McFarland) Bickford
Bickford, Dorothy Jean (McFarland) 97, May 30, 2025, in Scarborough. Visit, June 8, 11 am. – 1 p.m., Conroy-Tully Walker …
Obituary: Jerry and Nancy (Eleanor) Parker
PHIPPSBURG – Jerry and Nancy (Eleanor) Parker, passed away in Florida. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., on …