To the Editor: Over the past thirty-five years, Andover property taxes have increased steadily, and recently, rather abruptly. Meanwhile, the population has decreased, and businesses have closed. A once-thriving village has become a desolate ghost town. Leadership has been remiss in addressing these problems. If current select board members feel overwhelmed, they should pass the […]
2025
Posted inLetters
Letter: DOGE decisions will change life for the worse
Several recent actions by the Trump administration directly affect Maine people, and not in a good way. The DOGE people are trying to close down the federal Department of Education, which funds and mandates services for at-risk children (Title I) and children with learning challenges and disabilities (special education). Everyone knows families that would immediately […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
NSB renews partnership with McLaughlin Garden and Homestead
PARIS — Under the stewardship of the McLaughlin Foundation, a beautiful two-acre garden, house, and historic barn welcome one of the largest collections of lilacs in New England, not to mention visitors from around the country, to the beloved McLaughlin Garden and Homestead on Route 26 each year. Bernard McLaughlin broke ground at his family […]
Posted inDear Abby
Capricorn: Adjust your living space to lower your overhead or encourage better conditions for productivity and achieving your personal and professional goals.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Asa Butterfield, 28; Hillary Scott, 39; Taran Killam, 43; Susan Boyle, 64. Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities. The places you visit mentally, physically and emotionally will shape your future. Put your energy to good use. Pent-up anger will be your downfall. Keep busy; an outlet with positive results will help […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man lines for female friend who already turned him down
DEAR ABBY: I fell in love with my best friend. When I told her 10 years ago, she distanced herself. We were still friends, but she went on making bad choices in her relationships, and I never found anyone who could compare to her. We reconnected recently and have once again become very close. I […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Hypertension diagnosis hasn’t been discussed with patient
DEAR DR. ROACH: I took the diet drug Redux in the late 1990s. It was pulled off the market due to correlated heart issues. I saw a cardiologist and learned that I had mild to moderate mitral stenosis with regurgitation. It was watched over a period of years, and they eventually determined that I was […]
Posted inSun Spots
Reader offers another option for line dancing class
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A few weeks ago, someone was looking for line dancing lessons (March 3 Sun Spots). I learned recently that these lessons are taught at the Franco Center on Wednesday mornings. I hope this information is helpful. — Keith, no town ANSWER: Thanks, Keith! I looked that up and yes, every Wednesday from […]
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education
Trump administration issues ‘final warning’ to Maine over transgender policy
Republican lawmakers urged Gov. Janet Mills and Democrats to fast-track legislation to comply with President Donald Trump’s demands.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Troopers found justified in deadly shooting on Piscataqua River Bridge
Trent Weston, of New Hampshire, was shot by police during an early morning standoff in late August, after killing his wife and son, officials said at the time.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Two 4-run innings boost Orioles past Red Sox
Tyler O’Neill has four hits in his home debut for Baltimore, which scores four runs in both the first and the eighth.