The Saco library and museum director researched the murder of a young New Hampshire mother.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. Breen: Fight for American women’s voting rights was generations-long battle
There are few clear-cut heroes or villains in the story of ratification, which features some events that fill us with pride and others that bring shame.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Diverse ‘Hamilton’ leaves Native narrative out of America’s story
The exclusion is disappointing, but the musical – now a movie – does offer room for discussion of this land’s original owners and our legacy.
Posted inLocal & State
Historic Lombard log hauler moved to more visible spot at Waterville museum
The Lombard log hauler that was in a poor location off Front Street is now in the spotlight on the grounds of the Waterville Historical Society’s Redington Museum on Silver Street.
Posted inTimes Record
Behind closed doors at Castle Tucker
WISCASSET — Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker on a Behind Closed Doors Tour from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 8. See rooms not included on the general tour. Experience this tour made more personal with a maximum tour size of six people to allow for social distancing. Located at 2 Lee […]
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Maine Voices: Listening to atomic bombing survivors’ stories is more important than ever
On the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima, we must understand the effects of nuclear weapons and debate their role in our society.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Capt. Brian LeFebvre: Birthday is time to recognize Coast Guard’s key role in coastal Maine
Amid today’s pandemic-driven challenges, our can-do service culture – much like Maine’s Dirigo-rooted mentality – keeps us going.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
A defiant woman, a dazzling city and the fate of feudal Japan
Through multiple marriages and divorces, deception, disgrace and disownment, the real 19th-century woman at the heart of “Stranger in the Shogun’s City” was determined to do things her way.
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Maine Voices: Central to creation of DHS, Collins is silent as agency abuses power
The unconstitutional tactics used in Portland, Ore., and elsewhere are the result of the post-9/11 militarization of the government.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Military-related grievances still very much relevant
The Founders’ concern about quartering troops takes modern form in defense spending and war powers.