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Posted inEncore

Looking Back on Jan. 6

100 Years Ago: 1920 The newly elected officers of the  Maine State Fair will meet at the Peoples  Savings Bank at nine o’clock next Monday morning. At the final meeting of the old board Treasurer Callahan reported total receipts were $39,645.95 and total expenditures were $32,150 leaving a balance for the year of $7,500. 50 […]

Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion

Why digital Monday and why it matters

If you’re reading this, chances are you are a seven-day home delivery customer.  We have some important news to share with you.   Starting on March 2, we will deliver the Monday paper in digital format only.  We’ll continue to report, edit, design and layout the Monday paper but instead of appearing on your doorstep […]

Posted inDear Abby

Leftover GoFundMe money should help others in need

DEAR ABBY: I’m responding to the Oct. 25 letter from “Maria in California” regarding the leftover money in her late husband’s GoFundMe account. If more than enough is contributed to help someone in need pay their medical expenses, that money is not intended to be “income” for the recipient’s family. You rightly suggested considering her […]