100 Years Ago: 1920 The year of 1920 just closing marks the centennial of Maine statehood, an event observed by the State in a week’s celebration at Portland last summer, and by the scores of towns and cities throughout the year. The year 1920 also will be remembered in history for the fact that Maine […]
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Looking Back for December 31
100 Years Ago: 1920 The year of 1920 just closing marks the centennial of Maine statehood, an event observed by the State in a week’s celebration at Portland last summer, and by the scores of towns and cities throughout the year. The year 1920 also will be remembered in history for the fact that Maine […]
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Brann & Isaacson’s Stacy O. Stitham elected to state bar position
LEWISTON — Brann & Isaacson attorney Stacy O. Stitham has been elected to a one-year term as the vice president of the Maine State Bar Association beginning in January. Stitham, who most recently served as an association governor for the Androscoggin district, will continue her family’s legacy of leadership at the association by becoming the […]
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In rebuttal: Claude Bergeron: In defense of Rampell’s arguments
Robert Casimiro’s Dec. 26 rebuttal of Catherine Rampell’s Dec. 16 column reads suspiciously like she hit very close to home. His use of the words “alleged presidential victory of Joe Biden” is a sign that he is one of the over 40 million people in this country who have fallen for the cynical scam (recycled […]
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Kennebec Land Trust adds Weston Woods Preserve in East Winthrop
WINTHROP — After over a year of planning and fundraising, the Kennebec Land Trust (KLT) has announced that it has permanently protected the 55-acre Weston Woods Preserve on Little Cobbossee Lake in East Winthrop. Conserving the land, which is adjacent to the trust’s 90-acre Little Cobbossee Oatway Preserve, advances KLT’s mission of protecting ecosystems and […]
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Froma Harrop: The year we cultivated our gardens
Time to cultivate gardens was both a gift of, and cure for, 2020.
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Winthrop historical society to purchase Key Bank building
WINTHROP — The Winthrop Maine Historical Society (WMHS) has announced the society is under contract to purchase the Key Bank Building on Main Street, with a closing date of Feb. 1, 2021. A general fundraising campaign is underway with a goal of $100,000 to assist with final purchase and some renovations. The vision of WMHS […]
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Maine’s original 1901 ‘Pine and Star’ flag making a comeback
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Where can I get an original Maine flag with the pine tree and star? I saw one on a flagpole when I was driving through Bowdoinham and really want to have one of my own and possibly purchase some as gifts for next Christmas. — Lacey, no town ANSWER: Isn’t that a […]
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Otisfield ATV driver in critical condition
David Cuomo crashed near his home early Tuesday morning.