DEAR ABBY: A year ago, my husband and I bought our first home together. We love it and are excited to improve the house and the property. One of our neighbors is an elderly woman who had previously assumed that part of our property belonged to her. Without conducting a survey, she planted several trees […]
2021
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AQUARIUS: Time is on your side
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 40; Danica McKellar, 46; Mel Gibson, 65; Victoria Principal, 71. Happy Birthday: Practicality best describes how to navigate your way through the upcoming year. Protect what you have, and enjoy peace of mind. Don’t set up scenarios that will leave you in vulnerable or uncertain positions. Stay focused […]
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By the numbers: An incredible year in Maine real estate
Though the final numbers are not in, it is likely that Maine real estate sales set several records in 2020.
Posted inMaine, News
Older Mainers wait for word on vaccine: How will they know we’re here?
They want clearer, better communication from the state and health care providers about how they will know when it’s their turn to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Posted inMaine
4 dams, the future of Kennebec fish runs and salmon’s survival at stake in federal licensing battle
State officials and conservationists want one or more of the Canadian-owned dams removed to let salmon reach the Sandy River.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Fans of the bitter cold share their inspiration
Even when it’s 20-below (or colder), it’s no problem for Mainers who find beauty in the depth of winter.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Should workers wary of COVID-19 vaccines be forced to take one for the team?
Maine employers, like those across the world, are wrestling with the choice of whether to impose vaccination mandates for their workers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Farmers lose hope – and money – in race to build Maine’s hemp market
Marijuana’s non-psychotropic cousin was supposed to be a cash crop for Maine farmers, but it hasn’t worked out like that for most.
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‘Every single death takes a little piece of me’
Four nurses and a doctor witness struggles to survive in the COVID-19 units at Maine hospitals.
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Joanne McCallie’s new book takes a personal look at bipolar disorder
Diagnosed 25 years ago while a young coach at the University of Maine, Joanne McCallie went on to become one of the nation’s top women’s basketball coaches.