Now that we’ve made it through the nasty ice storm that flattened the Midcoast, music lovers can look forward to three performances coming up at the Chocolate Church in Bath — and we hope, warming weather. As the ice was building up on trees and roads last weekend, Saturday night’s performer, Screaming Orphans, cut its […]
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One year later, Evan Gershkovich’s Russian detention drags on
Moscow authorities tacked on three more months of prison time as the American journalist marked one year behind bars.
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Just a Little Old: Kudos to Bowdoin College women hoopsters
Many readers will remember the rules of high school girls’ basketball back in the 1950s. Three girls, the shooters, played in the forward court; they were the only ones allowed to score. Three girls played in the backcourt and they were only allowed to protect the basket. All players were limited to two dribbles. (Wake […]
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Letters to the editor: Fund our elections; the show must go on
Funding our elections Maine consistently stands out for its high voter turnout in every election, boasting the best-run elections in the country. However, meeting this civic demand necessitates adequate resources. Each polling station must be equipped with dependable internet access, compatible computers, up-to-date voting machines, and trained personnel to manage operations. These investments are particularly […]
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In wake of crippling coastal storms, panel looks to future of Midcoast working waterfronts
The panel, set for next Wednesday, will focus on waterfront recovery in communities impacted by severe weather.
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Tom Purcell: A message for my digital goddaughter
My 13-year-old goddaughter still can’t understand how telephone busy signals used to work. She can’t help it. At 13, she’s a member of the Gen Alpha generation, kids born between 2010 and 2024, which is the first generation to NOT know what life was like before social media and artificial intelligence were everywhere. I tried […]
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The Maine Idea: Getting a handle on the explosion of legislation
Inside the State House, the process known as the “concept draft” is taking quite a pummeling. Some of these bills have been justifiably criticized as being little more than a title, with the committee of jurisdiction’s public hearing centering on something so vague it can hardly be intelligently discussed. Under the legislative rules, by the […]
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Intertidal: Smoked or salted, preserving fish a tasty way to extend shelf life
Because I was away over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, my family celebrated the holiday this past weekend. Fortunately, we got through our boiled dinner before the power went out — not the dishes, sadly. While the traditional dinner includes corned beef, potatoes and cabbage, I had to include some seafood. Salmon is a popular […]
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From the Chamber: Gleason exemplifies Volunteer of the Year
In our continuing series of the 2024 Annual Awards Night winners, we have come to Evan Gleason. The Volunteer of the Year is always one of the most difficult awards, as annually we have dozens of nominations, however, below you will see why Evan is a shining example of what a good volunteer is. Before […]
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Bath’s frequently flooded sewers will see upgrades with federal funds
A congressional spending package awarded Bath with funds to fix sewer-related issues such as the water main on Commercial Street, which has seen increased flooding from storms.