To be American is not a matter of ethnicity. Looking at the federal immigration crackdown, you’d never know it.
2026
Maine libraries scrambling for books after distributor closes
Many bought new books from Baker & Taylor, which has been winding down operations for months, and have endured long waits while looking for new sources.
Maine must learn from its energy policy mistakes and successes | Douglas Rooks
Heat pumps have been a winner for the Mills administration. Electric vehicles, not so much.
The Nobel Peace Prize recognizes something Trump does not have | Letter
As a Norwegian American, I felt compelled to write to the Nobel Peace Prize committee last year after President Trump begged for the prize because of all the wars he said he had ended. He didn’t know that the Norwegian public detests begging and boasting because of a principal called janteloven, which our ancestors unwittingly […]
How can Trump break bread with Netanyahu? | Letter
Israel has found another way to murder Palestinian babies. So far they’ve shot, blown apart, burned and starved them. But with the onslaught of winter, they are now blocking aid organizations that are carrying blankets and warm clothing, and many infants have frozen to death. Altogether something like 40,000 infants have been deliberately killed by […]
Criticism of Gov. Mills’ education record was unfair | Letter
The governor has done a lot for Maine’s schools.
Obituary: John L. Kooistra
WINDHAM – John L. Kooistra, 56, passed away on Jan. 5, 2026, following a spirited battle with cancer. He was the …
Obituary: Kathryn T. McLoon Crowley
PORTLAND – After a long and fulfilling life, Kathryn T. McLoon Crowley passed away at the age of 100 years on …
Death Notice: John L. Kooistra
Kooistra, John L. 56, of Windham, Jan. 5, 2026. Service, 1:30 p.m., Jan. 10, Windham High School. Care by, …
Obituary: Emma Willman
BRUNSWICK – Emma Willman, 92, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Services will be observed privately by family. Arrangements are in the …