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Beach rules for Maine dogs should pertain only to shorebirds | Letter
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (233+ words) This is in response to a letter in the Aug. 30 paper, “A suggestion for keeping dog waste off Maine beaches.” The letter suggests banning dogs from all Maine beaches (because of their waste). As a dog owner in Maine who…...
A beautiful and devastating show of humanity on Tumbledown Mountain | Opinion
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (646+ words) Leah McDonald is a registered Maine guide, wilderness first responder and licensed clinical social worker. She lives in Cumberland. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, my family and I hiked the iconic Tumbledown Mountain Loop trail in Weld. Like most Maine families, we…...
To my fellow out-of-state students: Don’t vote (in Maine) | Opinion
19+ hour, 23+ min ago (50+ words) It's unfair to cast a ballot in a local election when we won't be around to live with the consequences....
How Susan Collins earned my support | Letter
20+ hour, 23+ min ago (247+ words) Most people probably never expect to have to ask for help from a United States senator. As a young adult, I certainly didn’t — until I found myself running out of options. I am a commercial pilot and aviation student working…...
Mainers, demand better protection of your financial data | Opinion
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (18+ words) In the face of emerging AI, the time for a new security standard has never been more urgent....
Beloved Waterville performer dies on stage at Lakewood Theater in Madison
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (536+ words) Randy Jones, who died of an apparent heart attack, performed in plays across Maine and owned The Playhouse at Waterville Station with his wife. He was 63....
‘Of course I’m going to be voting for Bobby Charles,’ says Susan Collins
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (14+ words) Collins' statement comes one day after Charles' sister endorsed his Democratic opponent....
Portland council passes resolution requesting staff to fully enforce rent control
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (460+ words) The Portland Tenant's Union, claiming years of lax oversight, pressed city officials to take a harder line on rent control. Landlords say the system is unsustainable....
Hannaford recalls ground beef product sold at Yarmouth location
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (21+ words) The recall applies to 81% lean and 19% fat ground beef, in-store trim products sold at the Yarmouth location on Monday....
We’re better off without absentee ballots | Letter
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (276+ words) The outcome of the Nov. 3 elections in Maine may hinge on mail-in ballots. And with the recent flurry of lawsuits, judges’ decisions and White House machinations on this voting method producing uncertainty, it’s time to ensure that our votes count....