Recently, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert and Bummercloud in Chief, Dr. Anthony Fauci, expressed concerns over families gathering together for a traditional Thanksgiving celebration this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite playfully assigning nicknames to this fine physician (also, Dr. Doomopotamus), I think we should take these warnings seriously and do all we […]
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Letter: Train trouble: Noise and light pollution
On Nov. 11, a train bell was ringing at 4:30 a.m. It happens often as does the running of the motor. Excessive train noise is not healthy for people sleeping. Even if we don’t wake up it does disturb our deep sleep. Additionally, leaving the train motor on disrupts any possible quiet during the day […]
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Susan Collins: Supporting Maine’s farmers and growing our agricultural economy
Having been born and raised in Aroostook County, I know how essential agriculture is to our state’s economy and our way of life. Supporting Maine’s dairy, potato, and special crop industries — such as our wild blueberry growers — has always been one of my top priorities in the Senate. The Maine Farm Bureau is […]
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Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness adapts, evolves during pandemic
Fitness area, pickleball courts added as business seeks creative ways to keep doors open.
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Guest column: It really is time to find middle ground
Okay, everyone. It’s time to chill out, stop the rhetoric, inhale, exhale. I propose that we imagine a different national political reality in the months ahead. It will not be easy because we are all riled up and in the midst of a COVID pandemic that is the single biggest challenge facing each of us, […]
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Letters: Republicans are no longer the party of Lincoln; Support for the Protection of Motorsports Act
Republicans are no longer the “Party of Lincoln.” What in God’s name has happened to the Republican Party? As a registered Democrat, I have proudly voted for many exceptional local, state and national Republican candidates. As an independent lot, Mainers hold a unique and historic distinction for this tradition. Most qualities that made Republicans the […]
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Commentay: 7 things President-elect Biden can achieve on health care
President-elect Joe Biden has plenty of work ahead of him; reining in the out-of-control pandemic tops the list, and beyond that, there are significant challenges on health care in general. Unquestionably, the incoming administration also faces limitations. Twelve years ago, Barack Obama had a filibuster-proof majority in the U.S. Senate. This time, that will not […]
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Remember When: The 2012 Lisbon field hockey team reached new heights
The Greyhounds capped off unblemished season with tough victory in the Class C title game.
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Letter: Where is Republican integrity?
Where is Republican integrity? The election is over, and despite Trump’s false claims of fraud and rigging, Biden won. Trump needs to concede so the work of government can go on. He should be assisting in the transition process and focusing on the issues in this country instead of being a poor loser. Although Trump […]
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The Maine Idea: Maine talent would benefit the new cabinet
Despite last-ditch rearguard actions by the incumbent, Joe Biden is working swiftly to create the administration that will take office in January. He’s named a chief of staff, and it’s likely he’ll fill out much of his Cabinet by year’s end, with the pandemic worsening and millions of Americans hoping a new leader can stem […]