The Liar’s Table at the back of Andover’s Mill’s Market has been a place for honest conversation, and occasional tall tales, for over a century.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Women-owned businesses a major force in Lisbon’s economy
Most of the new businesses in town in recent years are owned by women. They say it’s about improving the community, not gender.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine should support sensible limits on federal drug discount | Opinion
The 340B program, while vital to rural patients, must not be allowed to balloon as it has.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Are we ready to admit yet that Andrew Wyeth was great?
The iconic American artist’s connection to Kuerner Farm, the subject of a traveling show in North Carolina, was haunted by death.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
A Maine art critic takes stock of his environment
Meet our new art critic, Jon Calame, who will be writing about art, architecture and design in public spaces.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
There’s a good reason Gov. Mills said ‘See you in court’ | Douglas Rooks
In the debate over trans girls’ place in school sports, a distinction needs to be made between ‘competition’ and ‘participation.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Actor David Walton is podcasting his journey from ‘New Girl’ to Maine comedy clubs
In ‘Starting Standup in Maine,’ Walton chronicles his efforts to learn the art of stand-up, trying to make his midlife crisis funny.
Posted inLetters
Where were President Trump, Maine delegates, on April 5? | Letter
Following the April 5 rallies across the U.S., I read comments on social media questioning whether any of the millions of attendees had jobs. I don’t know the employment status of the people who turned out, but I suspect each person had some other obligation or activity that they gave up in order to voice […]
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Mainers should rise above trans hate | Letter
In a March 26 letter “Trans athletes debate is a convenient distraction,” June Meuser of Portland explains how President Trump uses the debate over competition in girls’ sports to distract us from his “destructive economic policy.” Trump is also using the debate to flex his muscles. Why is his administration meddling in the affairs of […]
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Society Notebook: Teens to Trails boogies with bow ties and Bean boots
Nonprofit Teens to Trails’ 10th Bow Ties and Bean Boots fundraiser April 3 at L.L.Bean headquarters in Freeport will be remembered as the one with the line dancing: the “Bean” Boot Scootin’ Boogie accompanied by cover band Lily in the Weeds. The 220 guests also enjoyed charcuterie and oysters, local beverages, boot decorating, a gear […]