Won’t somebody think of the locals?
April 2026
5 of the best bakeries in Biddeford and Saco for a sweet (or savory) treat
Need a birthday cake or simply a pick-me-up? Here’s our favorite spots to find some baked goods.
GOP candidates need to play by the rules | Letter
Isn’t it intriguing that a Republican candidate thinks the rules don’t apply to them. The Portland Press Herald has made it clear that Jonathan Bush does not meet the residency requirement of five years living in the state by time of inauguration, to serve as governor of Maine. Yet he is seeking the GOP nomination. […]
Maine needs a sustainable funding model for its jails | Letter
Tired of increasing property taxes? Contact your legislator and urge them to support a sustainable funding model that adjusts annually based on inflation and mandated services: LD 2232, “ An Act to Increase County Jail Funding.” Since 2021, the state of Maine has capped the amount counties can raise through property taxes for jail operations […]
Police restraint saves lives | Letter
An innocent misunderstanding I had with a local officer could easily have turned tragic.
From Maine to El Paso: The harrowing pipeline of those detained by ICE | Opinion
Although we live more than 2,000 miles away from each other, both of our communities have been resisting the Trump administration’s enforcement regime.
Troy Jackson is committed to rejecting dark money | Opinion
We must elect those candidates who show by their actions that they will only be anointed by and beholden to the people.
Cooper Flagg becomes youngest NBA player to score 50 points
Despite 51 points from Cooper Flagg, Dallas suffers its 14th straight home defeat.
Celtics blow out Bucks again
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum lead Boston to another convincing win.
Maine Mariners shut down by Trois-Rivières
The Mariners drop back-to-back games for the first time since early February.