What will it take to make burning fossil fuels as unacceptable as burning tobacco?
March 2020
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Time to raise gas tax to fund Maine highway repairs
As noted in your paper Thursday (“Borrowing urged for roads and high-speed internet,” Page B1), our highway fund is $230 million short each year, resulting in delays in infrastructure repairs that are dangerous to motorists. With the price of gas spiraling downward, now is the perfect time to raise the gas tax. A car that […]
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Posted inOlympics, Sports
Former basketball star has new ambition: Olympic rowing
Morgan Frame made her reputation as a clutch basketball player in high school and college. Now her focus is on making the U.S. rowing team for the 2024 Olympics.
Posted inPremier Property
New Construction on Falmouth Foreside Is a Rare Opportunity
10 Old Powerhouse Rd., Falmouth
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
How did the goatsuckers get their name?
And origin stories of other bird names, which make up for in charm what they lack in accuracy.
Posted inBicentennial, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
On this date in Maine history: March 15
March 15, 1820: Maine is admitted to the Union as the 23rd U.S. state. It had been part of Massachusetts until then. William King (1768-1852), of Bath, is declared acting governor until elections can be held in April. King later wins that election. Statehood was achieved in Congress through the Missouri Compromise, which allowed Maine to become […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Immigrants are a role model for dealing with pandemic
A teacher and her students agree that ‘the very worst problem is feeling all alone’ – so reach out to others in your community.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Celebrate the state’s bicentennial with a dozen great hikes
Individually and altogether, these represent spectacular Maine regions, history and natural features.
Posted inBicentennial, Local & State, News
Colony, Chapter V: Liberation
The War of 1812 and Boston’s complacency toward foreign occupation fuel Maine’s drive for statehood.
Posted inEditorials
Another View: Business tax break supports jobs
Capital intensive businesses in Maine are able to keep more people employed because of personal property tax relief programs.
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