William Vaughan Jr. recently wrote regarding universal health care (“Reality of universal health care worth examining,” Jan. 26). I have heard his response often: blame the victim. He blames lifestyle and choices people make for needing medical care. No question behaviors affect our health. Bad diets and lack of exercise are named most often. He […]
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Posted inLetters
Don’t allow Maine to be embarrassed by Platner | Letter
We’ve already been through this with Paul LePage. Will Graham Platner be next?
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Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast
Why some snow squeaks and some snow packs like cement
The new White Mountains Almanac explains how temperature and humidity determine snow crystal structure, influencing snow quality and winter conditions across western Maine.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Robert Edward Brown
WELLS – Robert Edward Brown, 88, of Wells, passed away on Feb. 25, 2026, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.
Born on July …
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Obituary: Kevin Graham
WELLS – Kevin Graham, fondly known as “Unk,” or “Bapa,” by his granddaughter, and “Doc,” by his friends and colleagues, beloved …
Posted inDeath Notices
Death Notice: Robert Edward Brown
Brown, Robert Edward 88, of Wells, Feb. 25, 2026. Visit, March 5, 4-6 p.m., Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk. …
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Death Notice: Kevin Graham
Graham, Kevin 79, of Wells, Feb. 20. Service 2 p.m., March 14, Bibber Memorial Chapel, Kennebunk. …
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics rout Bucks in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return
Hugo González has a double-double and Boston wins for the seventh time in eight games.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland’s Skillin Elementary School unlikely to be considered for closure
A majority of school board members said they would not shutter the city’s most diverse elementary school, even if it would save the most money, in their quest to trim more than $7 million from the proposed budget.
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Biddeford residents voice concerns about UNE projects at public hearing
Those attending the newly revived Institutional Zone Review Committee’s first public hearing said they are looking for transparency and communication from the university.