The Republican’s support for the Democratic effort came despite the president’s social media post calling on her to ‘get on the Republican bandwagon, for a change’ and ‘FINALLY adhere to Republican Values and Ideals.’
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Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
Gone from Westbrook news racks, American Journal lives on in influence
The last issue of the weekly paper, launched in 1968 by legendary newspaperman Harry Foote, was printed in March.
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Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick’s Joshua Chamberlain at the surrender at Appomattox
On Sunday morning, April 9, 1865, brevetted Major General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain stood in command of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division of the Fifth Corps, near the White Oak Road at Appomattox in Virginia. General Grant’s Army of the Potomac was chasing a nearly defeated General Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia, and Chamberlain […]
Posted inMaine, Politics
Social Security head called Gov. Mills a ‘petulant child’ in email ordering staff to cancel Maine contracts
Emails show Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek ignored his own staff’s warnings and briefly killed Maine contracts because he was upset that the governor publicly defied President Donald Trump.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Maine State Police need trained mental health professionals
It’s past time for a more compassionate, safer approach to crisis intervention.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Compel Maine’s representatives to hold town halls
Rep. Jared Golden and Sen. Susan Collins need to mend poor track records of public engagement.
Posted inFood
What do our aprons say about us?
Maine home and restaurant cooks tell us about their favorite aprons.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Education in Maine must be about more than scores
I take issue with Douglas Rooks’ oversimplification of Maine’s National Assessment of Education (NAEP) reading scores as a “progressive education” vs. “back to basics” debate (“Maine Department of Education must lead, not make excuses,” March 20). Today’s reality is more complex. A more accurate discussion must include the changing demographics of our school populations and […]
Posted inRecipes
Lemony white bean and farro stew is a shoulder season standby
This warm, savory stew simmered in broth with aromatics until the grain’s tender is as warming as a thick woolen sweater.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Let Maine sports fans, not monopolies, control tickets
By clamping down on unfair transfer restrictions, Maine has a chance to become one of the most pro-fan states in the nation.