The Western Cemetery, initially called the Southern Cemetery, opened for burials in 1830.
September 2024
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine police unions say proposed disciplinary rule change lacks clarity
The Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s draft rules would allow it to discipline officers for unprofessional behavior, but the unions say the changes are too broad and could be harmful to future recruiting.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Roux Institute’s new business incubator aims to take on climate change
The new ClimateTech Incubator houses 12 startups focused on the environment to help boost the state’s clean energy workforce.
Posted inNews
Take your foliage tour on a detour through Skowhegan
If you’re leaf-peeping along the Old Canada Road Scenic Byway, a stop in Skowhegan is on your way.
Posted inThings to Do
These 6 foliage drives take you by all sorts of Maine scenery
Whether you’re partial to rivers, mountains, coastline or farmlands, there’s a route for you.
Posted inDear Abby
Readers weigh in on pets joining us for eternity
DEAR ABBY: “Missing My Cat in Georgia” (June 20) was told by his Catholic friend that his cat wouldn’t be joining him in the afterlife. I have been an ordained pastor for 27 years. Last summer my cat, Fred, who had been with me for 11 years, died. I claim no deeper or higher connection […]
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Put a strategy in place and follow through. Have faith in yourself and your ability to get things done.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lacey Chabert, 42; Marion Cotillard, 49; Jenna Elfman, 53; Fran Drescher, 67. Happy Birthday: Focus, discipline and intelligence will help you bypass angst and parlay your way to achieve what you want this year. Set your goals and target what’s most important to you. Detail and precision will help you […]
Posted inDr. Roach
How polycystic ovary syndrome affects older women
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had all the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) when I was younger. I could go six months without having my period. I had all the other symptoms, too, like oily skin and facial hair. It’s a terrible thing for a young teenage girl. I also had trouble getting pregnant; though, […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader recounts harrowing experience involving husband with dementia
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My husband has dementia and is content to sit outside for long periods of time watching the birds, wildlife and traffic passing by. The other day, I spent the morning baking, and as I was tidying up the kitchen, Michelle, my rural mail carrier, rang the doorbell. She let me know she […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Your olive oil might be unfit for human consumption
Data released to the Guardian under Freedom of Information laws shows that the European Union saw a record number of potential olive oil fraud cases at the start of the year as prices peaked.