It is not too early to begin thinking about elections we will be asked to take part in on Nov. 3, 2026. We stand at a crossroads unlike any we have faced before. We are governed by a president who believes he has limitless power. He and his Nazi-saluting “co-president” continue dismantling the Constitution with […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Fate of Old Church on the Hill in Buckfield voters’ hands
The structure, built in the 1830s and featured on the town seal, is in dire need of renovations.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine business owners raise alarm about tariff impacts
Companies and their customers are canceling projects, delaying expansions and struggling to make sense of Trump’s ever-changing tariff actions.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Trump, Musk and RFK Jr. are hurting people with cancer, including me | Opinion
Mainers need to speak up now to try to help limit the damage to both cancer patients and researchers.
Posted inLetters
President Trump wants an apology but is not deserving of respect | Letter
The acting commissioner of Social Security decided to target Maine because he believed that Gov. Mills was “being not cordial to” and — according to recent reporting — “disrespected” President Trump. So, the state of Maine should be punished. I’m on Gov. Mills’ side, and I ask the electorate: Give me one reason to respect […]
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine bill aims to send a message to Nebraska concerning electoral votes
A bill from Rep. Adam Lee would end Maine’s system of splitting electoral votes if Nebraska does the same, a move Lee said he hopes serves as a disincentive to partisan forces in both states.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon sets hearing to consider takeover of water district
If the emergency bill LD 1346 is approved, it would go into effect immediately and the referendum for voters to consider taking over will be in June.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Andover voters reject town manager form of government
Selectmen advocated for the change because of the amount of work involved and the time it takes for the three of them.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Hearts of Pine meet Rhode Island in third round of U.S. Open Cup
Tuesday’s soccer game will be the third at Lewiston High for Maine’s newest professional sports team.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Spring weather draws golfers to Tabers in Auburn
After about 20 years off, Maurice Doyon is getting back into the sport by breaking in a new set of clubs.