I am writing in support of requiring identification when voting. A few years back, in my small town of Durham, I went to vote … and my name had already been checked off. I had not been to the polls yet, nor had I filled out an absentee ballot. I happened to know there was […]
2025
More parts of Maine are in drought, affecting nearly 1.2 million residents
The areas of the state experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions have expanded, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Residency restriction laws for sex offenders simply don’t work | Opinion
In actuality, they make things more dangerous, something one small Maine town should consider in possibly adopting its own ordinance.
Cape Porpoise church displays mural honoring local artist | Column
In memory of Cookie Davis, a Community Story Sharing event is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 7.
Maine is leading the nation in protecting people from PFAS | Henry Ingwersen
In recent years, Maine’s work to combat PFAS has been marked by learning, listening, collaborating and acting decisively. We’ve led the nation in tackling this threat to public health and agriculture. For me, this work began when I heard the heartbreaking story of Fred and Laura Stone of Stoneridge Farm right in my hometown of […]
Passamaquoddy Tribe wants to install hundreds of rooftop solar panels. Maine utility says it’s not allowed.
Regulators’ decision could also affect people in retirement communities and mobile home cooperatives who band together to fund solar projects.
Girl, 8, hit and killed by ambulance in Van Buren
Emma Cormier was attempting to cross Main Street when she was hit Wednesday afternoon, police say.
A guide to September events at Kennebunkport’s Graves Library | Column
September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Sign up for a new card, refer a friend or update the information on your current card during September to be entered in a raffle for prizes at Graves Memorial Library. Portland Camera Club exhibit We are thrilled that the Portland Camera Club is returning to the Louis T. […]
Affordable housing, brewery project underway at old Brunswick fire station
Construction has started on a project to convert the 1919 building into a brewery and five affordable housing units.
After rejection and revision, Gray-New Gloucester voters pass school budget
The revised proposal passed by a wide margin after the original iteration was rejected by 19 votes.
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