The dramatic decline in Maine students’ performance should worry every single parent and teacher.
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Maine must not look away from Gaza | Opinion
Mainers value fairness, restraint and the protection of the vulnerable. These values do not cease to apply when the suffering takes place far from home.
Obituary: Monte Nelson
HARPSWELL – Our father, Monte Nelson, lived an amazing 89 years.
He grew up on “The Sanke Thompson Place” (a farm) …
Obituary: Harry M. Doughty
PHIPPSBURG – Harry M. Doughty, 86, of Phippsburg, passed away at his home on Dec. 11, 2025. Born on Feb. 1, …
Obituary: “Larry” Armand Joseph Larochelle
BRUNSWICK – “Larry” Armand Joseph Larochelle, 87, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2025. Known for his bigger than …
Obituary: Francis M. Taylor
BRUNSWICK – Francis M. Taylor, 89, was born in Rumford on June 4, 1936, the eldest son of Harry and Eva …
Obituary: Jean Plourde
BIDDEFORD POOL – Jean Plourde, 84, passed away on Dec. 16, 2025, in South Portland. Jean was born on Dec. 9, …
Obituary: Heidi A. Collins
BATH – Heidi A. Collins, 70, passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.
She was born in Bath on April 6, 1955, …
Obituary: Irene (Aube) Patterson
WATERVILLE – Irene (Aube) Patterson, born on Dec. 31, 1931, in Westbrook, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2025, at the …
Obituary: Bailey M. Cloutier
RICHMOND – Bailey Morgan Cloutier, 23, of Richmond, passed away Saturday Dec. 13, 2025, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, from …