100 Years Ago: 1920 Mrs. T.L. McKenney of Littlefields has been having a quart of ripe raspberries one night every week for supper. There are plenty more to ripen if the frost is delayed a while. 50 Years Ago: 1970 Dr. Alexander Tanous, internationally known lecturer on extrasensory will be the featured speaker at a […]
2020
Austin Dumont: Time for new U.S. Senate leadership
Susan Collins was an independent leader, serving the best interests of Maine. In recognition, Mainers rewarded her with an overwhelming victory in 2014. However, a lot has changed since then. On the key votes, she stands with Mitch McConnell and President Trump. She supported Trump’s tax cut plan, of which 40% went to the richest […]
Cindy Elias: The facts back Rep. Sheats’ reelection
I have seen a disturbing amount of outside negative advertising in the House District 64 race. I urge all voters to get facts about both candidates from credible sources: for example, the Maine Ethics Commission has thorough, accurate information about campaign finances. Rep. Bettyann Sheats has publicly denounced these negative ads. She stands ready, as […]
Community briefs for Thursday, Oct. 29
Halloween Walk to change to drive-thru event DIXFIELD — The area Halloween Walk that is usually on Weld Street will be a drive-thru event from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Mountain View Campground. Perpetual Holy Rosary to be recited with prayers for election LEWISTON — The month of October is dedicated […]
Behavioral health professional training program offered
TURNER — MSAD 52 Adult Ed is offering a Behavioral Health (BHP) Professional training and certificate program. The BHP course consists of 12 on-demand online modules and a virtual live session with a certified BHP instructor. Children’s behavioral health services are vital to Maine’s children with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health disorders and their […]
Area parishes to commemorate All Souls’ Day
PORTLAND — On All Souls’ Day, also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, Catholic Church parishioners pray for the souls of those who have died and are still in purgatory being prepared for eternal life in heaven. Parishioners believe they can help those souls in purgatory through prayers. Several area parishes are […]
Mark Rains: Support for Jan Collins
Maine Legislative Republicans missed two important points when they stated they would “not support an open-ended session that fails to focus on amending the governor’s emergency powers.” First, states doing the best at keeping citizens safe and economies healthy (Maine is among the leaders) are the ones that are guided by their public health departments […]
Nancy Greene: Gideon would bring balance to Washington
I will be very honest: One of the major reasons I’m voting for Sara Gideon for the U.S. Senate is my concern about a Trump victory. If he wins and Republicans hold the Senate, the U.S. Constitution simply cannot withstand another four years with an unbalanced president, joined by Mitch McConnell and followers. While she […]
Katie Kephart: Libby is good for health care
My baby has a rare genetic condition that affects only one in 32,000 people. Only two hospitals in the entire United States research it. Before telehealth became available because of COVID-19, he spent 80% of his life admitted to hospitals or traveling to distant appointments. Travel cancelled because of extreme weather had severe consequences for […]