Irene Drago will share her new historical-fiction novel at Mockingbird Bookshop in Bath on Friday.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
This moderate Republican is supporting an unabashed progressive for governor | Opinion
Shenna Bellows won me over with her work ethic, her sense of duty to Maine people and her civic responsibility.
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Posted inLetters
Everyone deserves to be protected from sexual violence | Letter
This April, we commemorate the 25th Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign. In recent years, we collectively bore witness to testimony from Chanel Miller, Tarana Burke, Christine Blasey Ford, Gisèle Pelicot and millions of individual #MeToos. Public disclosures invite us to deepen our empathy, capacity for care and commitment to prevention. Unfortunately, too many are refusing this opportunity to listen and change. My heart […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
I’m realizing Platner could be Maine’s next senator | Steve Collins
If Republicans take a shellacking in November’s midterms as predicted, Graham Platner is positioned to reap the benefits.
Posted inHealth, News
A TikTok streamer in Lewiston gains following while running for mental health
Before he starts his day at St. Mary’s hospital, Christian McCollough sends a message of God, love and encouragement over social media.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Here’s what happened with Wabanaki legislative priorities
The tribes in Maine secured some victories, including tax breaks and a representative for the Mi’kmaq Nation.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
From cellphone bans to the funding formula, major education changes became law
The Legislature passed consequential reforms, including some long-fought changes to school construction funding and making free community college permanent.
Posted inElections, Politics
How Matt Dunlap seeks to win Maine’s Trump-voting congressional district as a progressive
State Auditor Matt Dunlap, previously a secretary of state, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine leader and state lawmaker, feels his life experiences resonate with voters of all stripes.
Posted inLetters
Cut down on birdseed, cut down on ticks | Letter
Tempting as it is to serve a spring banquet, let the birds do their job.
Posted inLetters
Stop making generalizations about Maine’s Somalis | Letter
Ivan Boesky, Bernie Madoff and Lou Pearlman are convicted fraudsters who stole millions from innocent investors and clients. Does this mean all Jewish men are thieves and hucksters? Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and John Gotti were mob bosses. Does this mean all Italians are mafiosi? Liam O’Flaherty, Brendan Behan and Shane McGowan were alcoholics. Does […]