A philosophical debate in Portland over the nature of God and man made Page 1 news back in 1927.
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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 […]
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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.
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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. […]
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Commentary: On Prohibition’s centennial, should we expect same trajectory for cannabis?
If the history of alcohol regulation is any guide, backers of federal pot legalization should persuade our leaders of the potential tax windfall.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Stone walls tell a story of the land’s past
Long-ago frosts brought stones to the surface when the fields were cleared for farming in New England.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: ‘Olive, Again’ makes it OK to hate French-Canadians again
Elizabeth Strout’s new novel is set in modern-day Maine, but it presents outdated stereotypes.