2025

Why Maine property tax laws need to change As a widow living in Brunswick for over 50 years, I live in fear of the current revaluation. The property purchased for $26,000 will likely be assessed a $1 million-plus. Even with an addition we added to the original winterized cottage, we spent nowhere near that. Yet, […]

Op-eds, Opinion

Opinion: True colors of Trump administration are about to be revealed

by Derek Wittner Special to the Telegram January 19, 2025January 18, 2025

The next few years will put our imperfect union to the test.

Op-eds, Opinion

Opinion: Sen. Collins must reject flawed national security nominees

by Ted O'Meara and Tony Payne Special to the Press Herald January 19, 2025January 18, 2025

The senator needs to join a group of distinguished Maine predecessors in taking a principled stand.

Food, Recipes

Smart shortcuts coax big flavor out of a speedy chickpea noodle soup

by Joe Yonan The Washington Post January 19, 2025January 14, 2025

The soup, a take on a Julia Turshen recipe, relies on a potent store-bought seasoning base — and a finish of raw garlic and herbs.

Letters

Letter: Trump’s land grab threats undermine world unity

January 19, 2025January 18, 2025

On Jan. 7, 2025, Donald Trump refused to rule out military coercion against Panama and Greenland. On Canada, Trump postulated, “(G)et rid of that artificially drawn line … (it’s better for national security.” That night, Trump posted an image of the U.S. flag emblazoned across the U.S. and Canada. Does Trump intend to acquire new […]