With all of the government talk of big numbers regarding spending and deficits, it is helpful to have a perspective on these numbers. If we viewed these numbers as seconds: 1 million seconds is about 11.5 days, while 1 billion seconds is about 31 years and eight months. One trillion seconds is equal to approximately […]
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Enjoy nature in nature with the can’t-miss movies at Maine Outdoor Film Festival
The film festival leans into Mainers’ love of the outdoors with a 5-day movie lineup of documentaries, shorts, Maine-made movies, and other cinematic explorations of the world around us.
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Relive the ’80s and ’90s with concert photos from The Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach
Huge acts played at the outdoor venue for more than a decade.
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5 events in Maine this week: St. Vincent, Shakespeare, Lost & Found Market
‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ runs through Aug. 10 at the Camden Amphitheater.
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Portland friends spread cold water joy as Two Maine Mermaids
Kelsy Hartley and Caitlin Hopkins lead an annual International Women’s Day dip at Willard Beach.
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You’re never too old to change your political stripes | Letter
Prior to the presidential election, I had a letter to the editor published (“At 90, I no longer vote Republican,” March 13, 2024). I implied that Donald Trump was like Adolf Hitler. It would seem not enough agreed with me. Being 92 years of age, I realize my life is getting short. But I am […]
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11 things you need to do at the Yarmouth Clam Festival
To get the most out of southern Maine’s biggest summer party, you should eat clams, see the shucking contest and get a photo with Steamer, among other things.
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A path to affordable housing solutions for Augusta’s homeless | Letter
Better staffing at City Hall would be a good start.
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Documentary on former Sen. George Mitchell featured at Maine film festival
‘The Negotiator’ follows Mitchell’s career in Congress and his work on the Good Friday Agreement that ended decades of conflict in Northern Ireland.
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Indie-pop band Lucius to play new album at Portland and Bar Harbor shows
Local superfan Marian Starkey will be there.