There is virtually no voter fraud in Maine. This election question is a Republican effort to fuel fear.
2025
Posted inLetters
Maine wrongly puts marijuana before cigars | Letter
The state of Maine (Gov. Mills) has announced that, effective January 2026, the state tax on cigars will increase from 42.5% to 75% while the state tax for marijuana will increase from 10% to 14% percent. In effect, the state of Maine has chosen to promote marijuana over cigars. This will ensure that Maine cigar […]
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
More civil political discourse can start right here in Maine | Opinion
We need a new tone to our political dialogue. Mainers shouldn’t wait for others to take the lead.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Robert Stearns Briggs
CARRABASSETT VALLEY – Robert Stearns Briggs, 81, lovingly known as ‘Bob or Cappy’, died peacefully with his devoted family by his …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Priscilla Carole Budroe
SACO – Priscilla Carole Budroe, 84, passed away peacefully at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with her beloved family by her side …
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Robert Stearns Briggs
Briggs, Robert Stearns 81, of Carrabassett Valley, August 9. Visitation, 4 to 6 p.m., August 20, Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral …
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Priscilla Carole Budroe
Budroe, Priscilla Carole 84, of Saco, in Scarborough, August 7. Visiting hours, August 14, 5 to 7 p.m., Dennett, Craig & …
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Garrett Crochet struggled, Red Sox lose to Astros
Crochet allows five runs in four innings and Boston suffers its third straight loss.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Portland City Council approves moratorium on large concert venues
The proposal grew out of the opposition to Live Nation, the concert giant that has partnered with developer Mile Marker Investments in hopes of building a 3,300-seat venue.
Posted inMaine
30-acre wildfire burning along Canadian border Down East
There is no threat to the public at this time, but the Maine Forest Service expects to be on scene in Baileyville over the next week.