The case in Auburn is the 29th positive identification of rabies in Maine this year.
2025
Golf Fore! Health Tournament comes up all aces
Sept. 3 was one beautiful day, especially for the people who played in the 32nd Annual Golf Fore! Health Tournament at the Brunswick Golf Club. I had never had the pleasure of playing in this tournament, but Tim May, the facilities manager at Thornton Oaks, asked me to join the team. He had heard that […]
Windham council sends letter to governor’s office opposing housing bill
The town pushed back against L.D. 1829, which was signed by Gov. Mills in June, on the basis that it would strip control of development from local communities.
Glenburn man found shot to death in Corinth
The death of Scott Roberts, 46, was ruled a homicide, but no arrests have been made, the Maine State Police say.
Decades after Stella got her groove back, Terry McMillan just gets better
A new book, ‘It Was the Way She Said It,’ a collection of stories, essays and speeches, makes a case for giving the bestselling author greater recognition.
Putin owes Netanyahu a debt of gratitude | Letter
Vladimir Putin must appreciate Benjamin Netanyahu. The Gaza war has given Russia three, hopefully unintended, gifts. Netanyahu’s initial response to attack proved a point. However, the present case calls for Israel to retract its gifts, and employ the olive branch. All violence, including victories, seed a multigenerational shadow of hate. It’s time to change course […]
Some questions for ‘Yes’ on Question 1 supporters | Letter
I have some questions for supporters of the voter ID ballot question. What is the rate of voter “fraud” in Maine? Were they part of a targeted effort to swing an election? If so, how? How does Maine voter fraud compare to other states? Are they aware of the laws pertaining to regular and absentee […]
Sen. Susan Collins needs to go | Letter
The headline above the fold on Aug. 29, “Collins extremely alarmed at firing of CDC director,” should be the clarion’s call for every Maine voter, as well as every American. It is not unreasonable for we, the lowly electorate, to expect that our seasoned politicians, especially one with more than 30 years experience, have a […]
We can do more to stop infectious viruses than most people realize | Opinion
Thinking ahead, in our own lives, can go a long way.
Maine’s farmers’ markets should put farmers first | Letter
A farmer’s market is not a weekend social club.