Maine’s path to statehood began long before you think it did.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: There’s no place like home – especially when it’s in ‘Peyton Place’
Only in Hollywood could you find a parking place in downtown Camden or shacks in the Anderson hayfield on the St. George peninsula.
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Posted inCoastal Journal
Coastal History: Sears’ closure marks the end of an era
It seems that the end of an era is here. Gone are the days when Sears was the best department store around. Long gone is the Christmas catalog, full of magical toys that I could only circle and dream about. The Craftsman tool brand, with its wonderful warranty, has been sold off. The Sears store […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: When Clarence Darrow came to Maine
A philosophical debate in Portland over the nature of God and man made Page 1 news back in 1927.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Coastal History: Isabella Fogg, Civil War nurse
After Joshua Chamberlain miraculously survived a horrible bullet wound through his pelvis, he was transported many miles by stretcher and loaded onto a steamship. Nurse Isabella Fogg from Maine heard that he was aboard and volunteered to stay with him on the ship. Unfortunately, the ship’s chief medical officer did not want any women on […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trial highlights the fine line that Sen. Susan Collins walks
Extremist vitriol notwithstanding, a close look at her record shows that she has earned her center-right reputation.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal History: The infamous pirate Dixie Bull
James Nelson of Harpswell is not only a very successful writer of historical fiction and nonfiction, he is also one of Maine’s best-known pirate impersonators. Each summer you can find him at old Pemaquid, dressed as the dread pirate Dixie Bull. It was there, in 1632, that Maine suffered its worst pirate attack. According to the […]
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Commentary: Time to reform Maine’s services for adults with intellectual disabilities
State Department of Health and Human Services officials roll out a plan to fulfill the promises made when the Pineland Center was closed.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: In a divided world, Mainers are blessed by our close ties to one another
These relationships are the foundation upon which we build Dr. King’s ‘beloved community’ and work toward racial healing.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Coastal History: The Maine Aquarium
When I was 12 years old, my mother got me a very special birthday present. While watching the “Great TV Auction” (somebody bring that back!) she had bid on a “Be a Marine Biologist for a Day” ticket. This entitled the bearer to a whole day behind the scenes at the Maine Aquarium in Saco. […]