Even though the end of Duke’s season was abrupt, the Newport hoops phenom should move on to the NBA without hesitation.
2025
Gulf of Maine scallop fishery closes midseason for first time in 16 years
Federal regulators have yet to approve the annual quota for scallopers in the Northern Gulf of Maine, so a much smaller limit is temporarily in place.
Two workers treated for smoke inhalation after fire at Gorham cannabis facility
Officials say the blaze near the Gorham-Scarborough town line appears to have been caused by a broken light fixture that fell onto a plastic table.
Cooper Flagg faces a big decision. Signs suggest he’ll declare for the NBA draft.
The Newport native and Duke freshman has until April 26 to decide whether to return to college or declare for the NBA draft.
Behold Trump’s big tariff ruse | Letter
Tariffs go directly into the treasury. Consumers pay for tariffs with higher costs for most of what we purchase. It is a tax on us; I think we all get that now. In the meantime, this is where the ruse comes in: President Trump will be using the expected tariffs as part of his revenue […]
Reject Trump’s abusive tax hike and trade war | Letter
This is now life under Justice Alito’s upside down American flag. A convicted felon who has bankrupted himself four times is about to rake billions of dollars from the government’s treasury into coffers only he will control. A “Republican” president is imposing the largest tax hike in history on the American people while historically tax-wary […]
Health care for Mainers should start here at home | Letter
Let’s protect ourselves from the chaos on Capitol Hill.
Grateful to Sen. Collins for apprenticeships bill | Letter
As a proud resident of Maine, I want to thank Sen. Susan Collins for her leadership in introducing bipartisan legislation to expand access to apprenticeships. This bill is a much-needed step to help more individuals gain the skills and experience they need to succeed in today’s workforce. Apprenticeships provide a valuable pathway for people of […]
Children’s Museum loses federal grant intended for Wabanaki history programs
The Portland museum is losing most of the grant funding it was awarded last year by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for a project that includes curricula support for teachers and programs for museum visitors.
More than $100M sought to help Maine prepare for winter storms, climate change
A $34.5 million bill would fund home resiliency grants statewide, and a $75 million bond would invest in coastal resilience projects.