Longtime educator Betsy Parsons, whose memorial service will be held Saturday, left a legacy of compassion, courage and equality for all.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine legislative leaders prepare to trim list of 400 bills proposed for 2020
They will meet this month to decide which measures will be taken up in the second half of the legislative session.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Adorable and illegal: Baby red-eared slider turtles highlight Maine’s issues with illegal pets
Licensed exhibitor Drew Desjardins of Lewiston takes in and rehomes about 200 animals a year, up to 70% of them restricted or prohibited in Maine. He’d rather have state officials get the message out about what’s illegal.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Sen. Collins, with our democracy at stake, this is no time for dodgeball
There’s no getting around it: President Trump’s call to Ukraine crossed a dangerous – and impeachable – line.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Some hiccups on Maine native’s cross-country hike – but she delivers a message
Deirdre Fournier started hiking the American Discovery Trail in April to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: The many faces of Ethan Strimling
Portland’s mayor has an uncanny ability to shape his persona to the times.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
At Common Ground fair, dire warnings about pesticide dangers
An investigative journalist talks about how manufacturers and policymakers continue to focus on profit over health.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Responding to tragedy as if they were family – because they are
Firefighters from ‘every corner’ of Maine fall in to support their brethren after Monday’s deadly explosion in Farmington.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Hundreds of new laws take effect Thursday in Maine
From prohibiting electronic cigarettes in school to changing the name of Columbus Day, more than 500 statutes will go on the books.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins joins bipartisan effort to end Trump’s use of military funds for wall
She views the resolution to end the president’s national emergency as a way to block overreach by the executive branch.