Midcoast Senior College’s Summer Wisdom 2025 program kicks off this week with “Everything is Better with Chocolate – Tom Wilbur” and continues with four more presentations over the next month. Tom Wilbur, a master candy maker, will share the history and passion behind starting and operating a popular local business on Tuesday, May 6. “Caregiving […]
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State’s child welfare office in Lewiston hit hard by staffing issues
New district offices opening in Farmington and possibly Rumford are aimed at relieving burden on caseworker retention.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
After 100 days of Trump, it’s time for clarity, courage and action | Opinion
No matter your political affiliation or your background, we all need to get involved to hold this administration accountable.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Reality intrudes on a magical slice of Maine | Opinion
Our bungalow and garden in Kennebunk has long been a haven for U.S.-Canadian harmony. The world beyond the cove, however, has become unmoored.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Stop talking about autism as if it’s a death sentence | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
On my brief flirtation with part of the MAGA A-list.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Maine’s senators play to their strengths | Editorial
When things that matter are under siege, nothing less will do.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Ousting Susan Collins will require a quality candidate. But who? | Jim Fossel
In their bid to unseat Maine’s senior senator, Democrats would be wise to heed the lessons of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leaving the World Health Organization will have serious consequences for Maine | Opinion
Age makes our state particularly susceptible to public health threats.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
I was called an alarmist over Trump fears. I wish. | Opinion
What we’ve witnessed this administration do has gone far beyond what I imagined.
Posted inLetters
Experts speaking up about Trump? | Letter
In “A groundswell of everyday people,” the Sunday article about the Hands Off! demonstrations of April 5, the Telegram reported that “experts say the growing chorus reflects a desire for change and solidarity.” One wonders who these experts are and why their opinions are invoked. Why not rely on common sense? It doesn’t take experts […]