On Dec. 14, the New York Times editorial board cried out in alarm over how the Russians and Chinese have outdistanced us in military strength. It blamed what it described as our increasing weakness on our cumbersome military procurement system and preference for expensive, outmoded weapons, and warned that we must rapidly streamline and modernize […]
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Evolving cities rise to new heights | Letter
With all the hand-wringing and doomsaying regarding the impact that the proposed Old Port high-rise will have on the quality of life of our city, I wish I could go back in time and witness the contemporary reaction to other notable city structures at the time of their construction. When Captain Moody built the seven-story […]
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In favor of keeping the mudflats | Letter
Boston’s mudflats were filled in, starting about 1865, and the first structures were built about 1900. There was some filling in by Portland’s Back Cove at about the same time — maybe where the Hannaford is now. South Portland’s mudflats were filled in, to a point, for projects such as the World War II liberty […]
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What’s wrong with this picture, Portland? | Letter
At a public workshop, the city failed to provide visual tools to help residents grasp the impact of the recently approved 380-foot tower.
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Property ownership claims are a downside of Vacationland | Douglas Rooks
There’s more to these ongoing challenges than meets the eye.
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Obituary: Julie Ann Ramsey
WOOLWICH – Julie Ann Ramsey, 82, was born to Howard and Myrtle Allen in Anderson, Ind. She graduated from Arsenal Technical …
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Obituary: Peggy Lynn (Adams) Strout
WESTBROOK – Peggy Lynn (Adams) Strout, 72, passed away on Dec. 14, 2025, at her home.
She was born in Waterville on …
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Death Notice: Julie Ann Ramsey
Ramsey, Julie Ann 82, of Woolwich, Nov. 30. Remembrance service, Jan. 10, 10 a.m., Bath U.M. Church, Bath. …
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Obituary: Noreen (Munford) Hanson
SACO – Noreen (Munford) Hanson, 87, a lifelong resident of Saco, passed away peacefully at St. Andre Health Care Facility on …
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Death Notice: Peggy Lynn (Adams) Strout
Strout, Peggy Lynn (Adams) 72, of Westbrook, in Westbrook, Dec. 14. Services at a later date. Arrangements by Dolby, Blais, and …