The current system hasn’t kept up with schools’ changing needs.
2026
Maine makes a high-stakes bet to protect its waterways
With extreme weather on the rise, the state is embracing an ancient, low-tech method of using dormant cuttings to stabilize shorelines.
Mills’ attack ads were a gift to Republicans | Letter
Gov. Janet Mills argues that Senate candidate Graham Platner’s past Reddit comments disqualify him from national office. Let’s consider what truly disqualifies someone from serving in Washington. Platner has acknowledged the posts, apologized and expressed regret. He modeled the leadership our country is desperate for: transparency, accountability and humility. Rather than serving as cause for […]
Shenna Bellows would be a great governor | Letter
I first came to know Shenna Bellows as a fellow Peace Corps volunteer in Panama in 2001. I was impressed by her good humor, organizational skills and serious work ethic. I’ve followed her career since we both returned to Maine to make our state a better place. My son was employed in the American Civil […]
Susan Collins was right about President Trump | Letter
“… there will be no ‘new’ Donald Trump.”
Obituary: Robert E. Stiffler
CASCO – Robert E. Stiffler, 94, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at Country Village Assisted Living in Casco.
He was …
Obituary: Benjamin Charles Jendrasko
PORTLAND – Benjamin Charles Jendrasko, 69, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by hard work, …
Death Notice: Robert E. Stiffler
Stiffler, Robert E. 94, in Casco, April 7. Care of Poitras Funeral Homes …
Obituary: Kathleen “Kathy” Chadbourne
NEW GLOUCESTER – Kathleen “Kathy” Chadbourne, 73, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2026, after a lengthy illness. She is the …
Death Notice: Benjamin Charles Jendrasko
Jendrasko, Benjamin 69, of Portland, April 10. Celebration at a later date. …