Where are the voices of Obama, Clinton, Bush and other former government executives today?
2025
Letter: Maine’s Democratic Party is not your grandfather’s Democratic Party
The Maine Democrat bureaucracy is a far left wing, socialist, woke, progressive body that does everything it can to make Maine residents dependent on government in order to control them. Take for example the welfare capital of Maine, which is Lewiston. Maine residents voted for Trump’s agenda. According to a January survey, 80% of the country […]
Opinion: Irony of today’s politics is as rich as Elon Musk
The current Republican administration is filled with people who are wholly out of touch.
Opinion: Public and community broadcasting deserves to be defended
The latest Republican effort to defund public media ignores the extraordinary difference a tiny portion of the federal budget makes to communities nationwide.
Opinion: I’m in Maine’s top income bracket. Please tax me more.
If someone is making a million dollars a year here, they can afford to pay a little more to fund our schools and essential services.
Letter: Children should not be political pawns
In the coverage regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s new investigation into Maine schools based on allegations about transgender policies, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said she was concerned “to hear” about how teachers were “reportedly” encouraging and helping students to undergo so-called “gender transitions” without notifying parents. In our part of the Midcoast we’ve […]
Lawmakers may impose impact tax on megayachts visiting Maine
Supporters of the bill say the charge could be easily weathered by the wealthy owners of the private, luxury vessels. But critics say it could serve as a deterrent to tourism.
Letter: Taxpayers deserve better results from their schools
As reported (“Maine lawmakers weigh property tax relief, even as Mills signals she won’t support most efforts,” March 19), Maine lawmakers are attempting to lower property taxes, particularly for older and less well-off citizens. According to the article, “But they’re finding that any solution — whether it’s once again freezing property taxes for older adults, […]
Obituary: Dr. George Raymond Spann
BELGRADE – Dr. George Raymond Spann of Belgrade, died peacefully at home on March 26, 2025. He was 81 years old.
Born …
Obituary: Henry “Hank” Dozier Jr.
PORTLAND – Henry “Hank” Dozier Jr., 82, died peacefully at his home in Portland, on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Per his …