A busy, fun summer includes food, music and other types of festivals all over the state.
2026
Do Trump and Susan Collins share Frances Perkins’ vision of society? | Opinion
The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire made it clear that the first female Cabinet member believed we owe each other some minimum care. Where is that standard today?
Housing will require public, private and community partnership in Maine | Opinion
Consider what’s possible when public resources, community leadership and private financing align.
Why this Maine-made naturally sparkling wine is everywhere | Column
As Oyster River Winegrowers was developing Morphos, the pét-nat style began blowing up.
I recommend a stint as an election worker | Letter
This experience was a real eye-opener for me.
Susan Collins’ curious double standard | Letter
I find it interesting that Sen. Susan Collins says Graham Platner should not be elected because of his history. But Collins is willing to support a convicted felon and someone who has been found liable for sexual abuse? Also, someone who bragged about grabbing a women’s privates? Bruce LindScarborough
The truth about Maine’s labor participation rate | Letter
In a June 11 letter to editor (“Struggling in Maine? Here’s why.”), the writer suggested Mainers should work more to raise the “lowest labor participation rate in New England.” Quick research reveals that the low rate is a function of Maine having the oldest population in the nation, not Mainers being a bunch of deadbeats. […]
Inside Carrabassett Valley’s thawing conflict with the Penobscot Nation
For years, the tribe has barred public recreation on its land in the town. Now, tensions may be cooling.
Rangers top Red Sox in series finale to avoid a sweep
Texas’ Wyatt Langford homers on the game’s 1st pitch against Boston, which gets 2 homers from Willson Contreras.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park signs that ‘disparaged’ US
The White House’s changes included removing numerous signs at Acadia National Park that detailed the impacts of climate change on Maine’s coast and forests.