Maine has a unique opportunity to lead the country in how we support and value older adults. Right now, we’re falling behind. As the oldest state, Maine should be strengthening — not shrinking — its aging support system. Instead, the current supplemental budget includes no additional funding for the essential services that help people age safely at […]
2026
Where are the true progressive candidates for Maine? | Letter
I’m a progressive Democratic voter, whose values are aligned with the politics of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. I would love to see Sen. Susan Collins lose the next election. But I’m frustrated by the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate that Maine voters have been given. Although I appreciate Gov. […]
The US is fighting Netanyahu’s war | Letter
The Israeli prime minister has needed a compliant American president to launch his long-desired war against Iran. He found one in Donald Trump.
In final installment of Dalton trilogy, Maine writer aims to get Aroostook County right
With ‘In a Distant Valley,’ Shannon Bowring follows her cast of characters through a brutal Maine winter.
On behalf of my transgender daughter, I’m dreading November in Maine | Opinion
A vote against her participation in school sports would have devastating effects. Please support her and others at the ballot box.
Obituary: Katherine Barter
FREEPORT – Katherine Barter passed away on March 5, 2026, after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on …
Death Notice: Katherine Barter
Barter, Katherine 87, of Freeport, March 5. Celebration, April 18, 11 a.m., David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, Bath. …
Celtics fall to Victor Wembanyama, Spurs
Wembanyama scores 39 points and Jaylen Brown is ejected in San Antonio’s win over Boston.
Portland schools’ $180M budget proposal would cut 20 positions
Dozens turned out for a board meeting to oppose the loss of student-facing staff and a plan to close one of the system’s 3 middle schools.
Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, second-highest total NBA history
Adebayo makes an NBA-record 36 free throws to pass Kobe Bryant on the single-game scoring list.