On the fifth anniversary of the violent attacks on the U.S. Capitol, Donald Trump is continuing in his effort to rewrite and whitewash history. He is now claiming Democrats and Capitol police provoked the rioters. It was not a “day of love,” as he has called it, and the rioters were not “hostages or political […]
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Why a Maine Democrat says Trump officials are putting extremist imagery on ‘public display’
The Trump administration’s social media posts and messages in recent months have raised eyebrows.
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Electric vehicles can work well in Maine | Letter
These cars belong in big cities, yes, but also in suburbs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine must not give up on a public power authority | Douglas Rooks
Although voters rejected the idea in 2023, the arguments for it remain sound.
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Obituary: Dolores Marie Dow
STANDISH – Dolores Marie Dow, 90, of Standish, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2026, with her family by her side.
She …
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Obituary: Henry “Hank” L.P. Schmelzer
MOUNT DESERT – Henry “Hank” L.P. Schmelzer, 82, of Somesville, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 12, 2026, after a …
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Death Notice: Dolores Marie Dow
Dow, Dolores Marie 90, of Standish, Jan. 22. Visit 1-2 p.m., Service 2 p.m., Jan. 19, Chad E. Poitras Cremation and …
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Obituary: Barbara “Barbie” (Alward) Berry
WINDHAM – Barbara “Barbie” Alward Berry, 83, passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 peacefully at her home.
Barbie is survived by her …
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Death Notice: Henry “Hank” L.P. Schmelzer
Schmelzer, Henry “Hank” L.P. 82, of Somesville, Jan. 12, at home in Mount Desert. Service later. Jordan Fernald Funeral Home …
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Obituary: Bjarne “Fred” Fredrik Schussler
CAPE ELIZABETH – Bjarne “Fred” Fredrik Schussler passed away in his sleep early in the morning of Dec. 23, 2025 in …