Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News

On this date in Maine history: July 28

July 28, 1759: Britain’s construction of Fort Pownall, in what now is the town of Stockton Springs, is completed. It is named for Massachusetts Bay provincial Gov. Thomas Pownall, who oversaw construction. The fort is intended to make the area safe for European settlement and to drive off Norridgewock and Penobscot tribes. It is later […]

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Posted inLetters, Opinion

Mark Chasse: It’s time for Laurel Libby

There is no question that these are unprecedented times. The world is panicked by the coronavirus; people are out of jobs; businesses are closing; and the Maine Legislature is not leading effectively. Someone new is needed at the State House, someone who understands the concerns of the people. It’s time for someone new; it’s time […]

Posted inLetters, Opinion

Steve Turner: Extend unemployment benefits

I’d better explain something about how business and society work. The success of a business is wrung from the hard work and sweat of the workers. A business’ profits were earned with the labor of their hands. Those workers are also somebody’s customers. When a business furloughs workers, it loses customers; loses sales, and profits. […]