Ultimately, Maine should not be ashamed of its redistricting process, but it should not celebrate it as the pinnacle of democracy and representation either. By entrusting map drawing to politicians and limiting time for public feedback, there is a question as to how well the new district lines truly serve the public interest. As a state that avoids the worst of redistricting, we should continue to ask ourselves how we can do better.
2021
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Sunday, October 10, 2021
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, October 10 AUTO RACING 7:55 a.m. ESPN2 — Formula 1: The Rolex Turkish Grand Prix, Intercity Istanbul Park, Istanbul 2 p.m. CBSSN — FIM Motocross: The MX2, Lacapelle-Marival, France (Taped) NBC — NASCAR Cup Series: The Bank of America ROVAL 400, Playoffs Round of 12, […]
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
UMaine Extension offers agricultural research updates Oct. 13
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer two research updates for the agricultural industry online at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13. “Potato Virus Y (PVY) and the 2020 Growing Season PVY Research” will be presented online by University of Maine professor of crop ecology and management Greg Porter, followed by “Pesticides and […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Barbara A. Dubois
AUBURN – Barbara A. Dubois, 77, a resident of Pinewood Road in Lisbon passed away Thursday Oct. 7, 2021 with her …
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Obituary: Wanda Joy (Allen) White
TUCSON, Ariz. – Wanda earned her angel wings on August 22, 2021 at her home in Tucson, Ariz. after an ongoing …
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Obituary: Paul Edgar Massey
SUN CITY, Ariz. – Paul Edgar Massey, 77, passed away Thursday Oct. 7, 2021 at Banner Boswell Hospital in Sun City, …
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Obituary: Reginald W. Ford
DURHAM – Peacefully and surrounded by his family, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Oct. 2, 2021 at …
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Perspective
Manuel Vemba makes great strides in the community and on our soccer fields
“I am here for the American dream,” he declared when arriving in the U.S. And he’s helping other immigrants work for that dream.
Posted inDear Abby
Sibling questions wisdom of large funeral amid outbreak
DEAR ABBY: We live in a small town where everyone knows everyone. People here have dropped like flies from COVID-19. My brother recently died from the virus, which is now coursing through his family, including the grandchildren. He was a big presence in our town and held public office. While everyone else has been delaying […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Safe socializing will lead to electrifying connections
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, 43; Mario Lopez, 48; Wendi McLendon-Covey, 52; Nora Roberts, 71. Happy Birthday: Take a walk on the wild side to find out what you are truly capable of doing. Explore, expand and embrace what life has to offer. Spend time with people who excite you and motivate […]