The city charter prevents any postponement of the event, forcing officials to move the proceedings online amid Maine’s first snowstorm of the season.
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Posted inLetters
Trump’s ‘seditious behavior’ message was grossly underplayed | Letter
Seriously? The headline and article “Trump: Democrats’ message to military ‘seditious behavior’ punishable by death” was on Page 3 of the Nov. 21 paper? That should have been front page news, in bold letters. The president of the United Sates is suggesting members of Congress should be killed for stating facts and supporting the military […]
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Windham Chamber Singers prepare for holiday concert alongside ‘Les Mis,’ ‘Phantom’ star
The American Family Holiday performances will feature Tony-nominated actor/singer Norm Lewis and longtime friends of the choir, Ashley Liberty and Daniel Strange.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal government releases nearly $40M in heating assistance for Mainers
Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, had been delayed for weeks by the federal government shutdown.
Posted inLetters
Struck by Ken Burns’ ‘The American Revolution’ | Letter
While watching the Ken Burns production “The American Revolution,” a salient and very strong narrative keeps coming through the series. That is, how far we have gotten away from the original intent of the fight for democracy. It is good to be reminded that the one of the objects of our “original discontent” was we […]
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With first major snowfall, Saddleback set to open for skiing and riding Friday
Maine’s third-largest ski mountain will start the season with top-to-bottom skiing and riding available on at least 8 trails.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Live updates: Maine’s first major snow of season closes schools, leads to crashes across state
More than 5 inches had accumulated in much of southern, central and western Maine by Tuesday evening, when the heaviest snow was expected to fall.
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Housing in Rumford is growing, as is its appeal, town manager says
121 units of additional housing will be available within 60 days and more is coming.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Our military serves as an important check against abuses of power | Opinion
Even a new private serving in an infantry platoon is able to take a stand against illegal orders. Our Founders would have approved.