Platner’s backers say part of his rise can be traced to his commitment to building a progressive community of engaged voters.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine
Portland comic arts festival draws on the indie scene
Comic Arts Maine Portland, which began in 2025, will feature exhibitors, workshops and panels with comics creators on Saturday.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine
Historical photos trace Maine’s roller skating craze back to the 1930s
Roller skating has been a popular activity for decades.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, News
Sugarloaf might want to rethink Reggae Fest | Column
If the ski mountain’s annual spring event is more about partying than appreciating the music genre, it’s time for a rebrand.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine
Ahead of Portland shows, actor Nick Offerman talks Ron Swanson, woodworking and new projects
The humorist, actor, writer and woodworker has 2 performances at Merrill Auditorium.
Posted inLetters
A reminder to treasure America | Letter
April 6, 2026, is the 81st anniversary of a memorable event in my long life. On April 6, 1945, Easter Sunday morning, my ship, the USS Catron, APA 71, landed 800 U.S. Marines of the Sixth Division on the beaches of Okinawa to fight the last battle of WWII against the Japanese Imperial Army. It […]
Posted inNews, Op-eds, Opinion
The logistics of care: Nourishing the Midcoast | Opinion
Hunger does not take a day off, even in the scenic towns of Bath and Brunswick. Local organizations and volunteers continue to step up to help those in need.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Susan Collins has turned her back on women | Opinion
They should send her a reminder at the ballot box this November.
Posted inLetters
A vital lifeline for many Mainers deserves a funding boost | Letter
Every month, I feel the weight of my electric bill a little more. I know I’m not alone. Across Maine, many of us — especially older adults living on fixed incomes — are watching electricity costs climb faster than we can keep up with. By early 2026, the average household was already paying close to […]
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Don’t be silent this November | Letter
I am a lifelong Mainer and I can no longer remain silent about what the Trump administration and his cadre of idiots and sycophants are doing to my country. I write this letter as a call to my fellow Mainers to not give in and give up hope. We may be assailed each day by […]