Sen. Collins has the power to protect her constituents by voting against confirmation of the proposed national security advisor, Department of Defense secretary and FBI director — our only safeguards against another misguided war and/or an attack on American soil. William Webster (past director of both the CIA and FBI) warned that it is the […]
2025
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: If you can, make 2025 the year of giving back
Let’s commit ourselves to making Maine a better place.
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Posted inLetters
Letter: There’s plenty we can do to battle climate change
Focusing on alternative energy sources is just one way to help Maine become carbon-neutral by 2040.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Living my (culinary) dreams in 2025
Here’s my cooking bucket list for the new year – and my plan to get it done.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Rep. Golden among Democrats to support immigration crackdown bill
The bill, which was supported by 48 Democrats, would require the detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with shoplifting, theft, burglary and larceny.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Washington’s current reality
In response to Bob Lain’s Jan. 3 letter (“Trump and Musk’s new Golden Rule“), I would like to remind him that VP Harris had a campaign war chest with $1.5 billion worth of gold. No doubt that many green energy investors and others were expecting some sort of return on their gold. At least for […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Jan. 9
Retired cop, Vietnam veteran, dies at 77 Roland J. Bilodeau of North Fort Myers, Florida, died Dec. 24. He was a Marine Corps veteran, Westbrook Police patrol officer and member of American Legion Post 62. Bilodeau was born in Gorham. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of retired Westbrook Police Officer Roland Bilodeau,” […]
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Douglas Rooks: ‘Non-consecutive’ presidents couldn’t be more different
Grover Cleveland’s last words were ‘I have tried so hard to do right.’ Don’t expect a similar thought from Donald Trump.
Posted inMaine
Judge’s ruling acknowledges that hundreds of Mainers’ rights are being denied
The state could be on a path to a widespread reform after a Superior Court justice ruled that many people facing serious criminal charges haven’t received the court-appointed lawyer they are entitled to under the Constitution.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Jan. 9
School safety for GHS families Gorham High School administration and the Police Department are hosting an information session on school safety and security at 6 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the high school. Families will be updated on current best practices when it comes to school safety, including information on responses to threats and keeping […]