In his March 10 essay in the Cook Political Report, Charlie Cook, founder of the Report, said “Maine Democrats face a fateful decision in their June 9 Senate primary” and “This is the big leagues — no place for beginners.” He is absolutely correct. Graham Platner, although energetic and enthusiastic, has no experience dealing with […]
April 2026
Trump has joined the press corps | Letter
Seldom is the hackneyed phrase “fake news” brought to our attention now by this president. This was, of course, his vocal reflex when he got hot and bothered by the media’s negative reports of him during his first term. In his second stint, Trump has effectively joined the newsroom by creating oodles of stuff to […]
Maine must not ignore strengthening storms | Letter
We need to plan accordingly and can start by funding a study to examine the cost of climate change in the state.
Obituary: Mary L. Keniston
PORTLAND – Mary L. Keniston, 89, passed away at Seaside Healthcare Center in Portland on April 1, 2026, after a brief …
Death Notice: Mary L. Keniston
Keniston, Mary L. 89, in Portland on April 1, 2026. Visit, April 8, 3-6 p.m., at Jones, Rich and …
Red Sox lose to Brewers to fall to 2-8
BOSTON— Garrett Mitchell lined a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the stumbling Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Monday night, sending them to their eighth loss in nine games. Christian Yelich had three hits and an RBI for the red-hot Brewers (8-2). Willson Contreras hit a solo homer and reached […]
North Haven punk trio Bait Bag releases ‘Cut Fruit’ EP
See the feminist punk trio live in Portland on April 24.
Maine Senate votes to keep controversial data privacy bill alive
LD 1822, which was rejected in the House of Representatives last week, passed the Senate 18-14 Monday night.
Winter’s back in Maine on Tuesday, but spring is expected to make a quick comeback
A dusting to 2 inches of snow is expected on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, but warmer temperatures are on the horizon.
Casco Bay Bridge will close to large vessels Wednesday
The Maine Department of Transportation will be conducting routine maintenance between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.