By caring more about taking photos than buying fruit, the generation has added another casualty to its growing list of victims.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Get Maine on the train for democracy — before it’s too late | Opinion
My 50 years of living here have been enriched by the company of people from all over. Let’s not change that now.
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Former Thornton Academy star Cody Bowker drafted by Phillies
Bowker, a right-handed pitcher at Vanderbilt, is taken in the third round of the MLB amateur draft, the 100th player taken overall.
Posted inLetters
Grateful to Sen. Collins for making Alzheimer’s research a priority | Letter
After a years-long process of doctor’s visits and misdiagnoses, I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 53. As a widowed mother of three teens, this was a devastating development. With treatment, the support of my family and friends and the connections I’ve made with others diagnosed with this disease, I’m making the most […]
Posted inMaine
Wabanaki leaders offer perspective on America’s 250th at Bar Harbor festival
The history of Indigenous communities in the region dates back long before the nation’s founding, as highlighted by an art exhibit at the Abbe Museum.
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A sobering summation of the ‘big, beautiful bill’ | Letter
The most morally reprehensible shift in our nation’s public policies occurred on July 4, 2025. A sweeping set of changes that will reverse social, economic and climate policies was signed into law. Most cynically, the politicians who passed the legislation ensured that these measures would not go into effect until after the 2026 election, fearing […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports, Uncategorized
Rafaela, Bello power Red Sox past Rays, extend winning streak to 10 games
Ceddanne Rafaela hits a two-run homer and Brayan Bello allows one run over six-plus innings as Boston wins its final game before the All-Star break.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Why is conserved land in Belfast being sold as commercial property?
A Maine wetland was supposed to be conserved “in perpetuity,” but it seems the plan was never filed. The state DEP is investigating.
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Fishermen honored in Georgetown at ‘blessing of the fleet’
About 100 people gathered for the annual Five Islands Harbor blessing, which also served this year as a special remembrance for a local fisherman who died last year.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs top Yard Goats in series finale
Hayden Mullins allowed three hits over 6 1/3 innings as the Portland Sea Dogs defeated the Hartford Yard Goats 5-1 in the teams’ series finale Sunday at Hadlock Field. Mullins (3-2, 2.48 ERA) struck out three batters and walked two and allowed one unearned run. Zach Bryant and Jonathan Brand combined for 2 2/3 innings […]