A number of farms in Maine provide a unique service through the animals they raise — inviting guests to cuddle and play with their livestock.
2022
Leonard Pitts Jr.: ‘Who will be the last to die?’
You think it’s hard asking a man to be the last to die for what you know is wrong? Try asking a child.
Austin Bay: Thoughts for Memorial Day 2022
For Memorial Day 2022 I find myself thinking about those 13 Americans who died in the 2021 Biden administration Afghanistan debacle. I honor their service and sacrifice.
Cal Thomas: What is U.S. foreign policy?
Somewhere between isolationism and intervention there must be a middle ground. Finding it is up to our leaders. Where are those leaders, and what is our foreign policy? Those questions had better be answered quickly, or the consequences from delay could be severe.
Linn Wells championed the ‘real Memorial Day’ on May 30
Linn Wells pulled no punches. It’s Saturday, May 30, 1970. The long time Bowdoin coach, eight year Navy veteran and television sportscaster was outraged. Now station manager and “roving reporter” for Farmington’s WKTJ, Wells was broadcasting from an event in his home town of Wilton being conducted in defiance of a new state law. He […]
The forgotten history of Memorial Day
Memorial Day was born out of generous gestures after the Civil War: Southerners decorated graves of Confederate soldiers as well as those of former Union enemies.
How crosses and mementos help some Marines remember fallen comrades
For some military members, a hillside in California embodies the sacrifices of serving.
Lewiston and Auburn to honor John Jenkins with bridge dedication, celebration of life
A year and a half after his death, a bridge dedication and public celebration of life will be held to honor John Jenkins, the beloved former mayor of both Lewiston and Auburn.
Lewiston softball rallies to down Camden Hills
The Blue Devils overcome a three-run deficit with a four-run seventh inning capped by a two-run double from Madison Anderson.