How the latest war began. President Trump: Ho hum, I feel kind of bored today and kind of, I don’t know … uneasy. There’s something on my mind, but it’s not that matter that begins with an “E” and ends with an “ein.” I never think about that. Anyway, just for the heck of it, I […]
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Posted inNews, Op-eds, Opinion
If we want things to improve, we will have to be civil | Opinion
When we’re shouting over one another, we can’t make progress.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republicans blast Mills’ ‘insulting’ response to Trump administration over alleged Medicaid fraud
Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart challenged Democrats to allow his last-minute bill to address possible fraud to receive a public hearing.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Standish nomination papers available for elected posts
Seats are available for Town Council, budget committee, planning board and one seat on the MSAD 6 school board.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Pastry chef Brant Dadaleares closes Gross Bakery in Portland
With the closure of the bakery, which was attached to the dessert bar he closed in February, the business is entirely shuttered.
Posted inFood, Maine, Recipes, Schools and Education
In sugaring season, Maine students of all ages study the art of making syrup
Students from kindergarten on up come to understand the state’s maple traditions by making syrup themselves.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
We must not cap what Maine hospitals can charge | Opinion
If passed, a bill capping charges to commercial insurers will result in hospital closures, diminished care for patients and decreased economic activity. No margin, no mission.
Posted inTimes Record
St. Paddy’s Day celebration welcomes spring with music, dancing, poetry and Guinness | Column
Irish folk band Boxty takes the stage Friday at Bath’s Chocolate Church Arts Center.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Proposed Cumberland-North Yarmouth school budget up over 7%
MSAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter pitched a $57.9 million budget, an increase of $4.1 million.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Maine, Recipes
Got leftover tortillas? There are multiple ways to use them up
When stores sell tortillas in quantities too big for one meal, leftovers can be fried and crumbled over dishes, mushed up to thicken sauces or used as flavoring.