We’ll never be able to eliminate political violence in America, but we can try to make things better when it does occur.
2025
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s border towns feel decline in Canadian visitors: ‘Half our community is gone’
Border crossings were down nearly 30% in August compared to last year. In spots like Calais and Houlton, the difference is palpable.
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Posted inLetters
Raise Portland’s minimum wage, support local business | Letter
After reading the Sept. 6 op-ed “Portland’s minimum wage should not be increased,” I was left with some strong thoughts. I understand where the writer is coming from; protecting and allowing small businesses to flourish should be the priority of every economy. However, I would argue that increasing Portland’s minimum wage would be the most […]
Posted inLetters
Let’s hope blue states explore secession | Letter
Learning more about the idea of blue states uniting to support each other, if they were to financially secede from the federal government, has been fascinating. A so-called “soft secession.” Canada annexing Maine for its 11th province was definitely an attractive idea, albeit remote, after the 2024 election. But I was recently reminded that blue states […]
Posted inSports
Baseball prospects from Maine get their first taste of pro ball
Brady Afthim of Windham and Jacob Humphrey of Standish earned promotions for the final weeks of the 2025 minor league season.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Meet the new executive director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra
Derek Beckvold has worked around the world and is currently the managing director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Live updates for Week 3 of Maine high school football
Follow along Friday evening for scores and and info from games throughout the state.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine seafood processors buy last US sardine factory to launch new business
The team at Bold Coast Seafood want to expand Maine’s seafood processing capacity, bring jobs to Prospect Harbor and create opportunities for research initiatives.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Susan Collins blasts Democrats for ‘poison pills’ that may cause a shutdown
Rep. Jared Golden was the only House Democrat to support a continuing resolution drafted by Republicans to fund the federal government for another month to allow annual spending bills to be finalized.
Posted inLetters
GOP education policies eat away at rural America | Letter
The GOP has recognized that education poses a challenge to its agenda. In response, it has appointed figures like Linda McMahon, known for her background in the World Wrestling Federation, as secretary of education. Funding for public schools has been systematically reduced. At the same time, sympathetic courts have facilitated the redirection of public resources […]