Now that Republican policies on immigration, the economy and foreign wars have proven unpopular, the current regime is turning, once again, to its tried-and-true culture-war issue: hatred of transgender people. Let’s be clear, this is an issue that was manufactured by Republican strategists specifically to activate the worst instincts of their followers. Transgender people are the […]
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
So you want to stand out in Maine’s Republican gubernatorial primary? | Steve Collins
It shouldn’t be hard for a candidate to distinguish themselves in this race. And yet.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Program trains the storytellers at Portland’s historic sites
Local residents take an 11-week training course so they can lead tours, answer questions and serve as volunteer ambassadors for the region’s rich past.
Posted inTimes Record
The Epstein files and the Maine connection | Column
Two Bowdoin College graduates had close ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Posted inNews
Leeds man on trial for 2023 killing of Windham man whose body was found in barrel
Joseph Chute is accused of shooting 34-year-old Alex Jackson in the back of the head on May 12, 2023.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Rangeley man who led large-scale illicit pot operation denied a new trial
A federal jury convicted Lucas Sirois, 45, of eight charges on Nov. 18, 2025.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Portland ought to recognize the business of community spirit | Opinion
Although this is a big week for the Maine Irish Heritage Center, our commitment to the public good goes well beyond the celebration of St. Patrick.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2024 murder in Portland
A Superior Court judge denies a request for a new trial and Abdirahman Mahmoud’s attorney says they plan to appeal the case.
Posted inDo This
Kennebunkport concert series covers John Fogerty
A live band will perform John Fogerty songs at Kennebunkport Historical Society’s Town House School Wednesday, April 8, at 7 p.m.
Posted inCops & Courts, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Does Maine have the lowest violent crime rate in America? | Fact brief
Maine saw 100 violent offenses per 100,000 people in 2024, according to the most recent FBI data.