Trump said in a social media post that the two-term governor who once described himself as ‘Donald Trump Before Donald Trump’ would be a ‘tremendous Congressman.’
2025
Lewiston senior housing project will break ground this winter, officials say
The long-awaited Martel School project has seen several delays, but the developer said construction will begin in February or March.
Farmington-area kids’ handmade Christmas gifts come from the heart
From goat’s milk soap to yarn trees, the thoughtful gifts were going to family members for Christmas.
Federal permitting reform will unlock Maine’s access to affordable energy | Opinion
Sensible steps can strengthen our grid and create jobs that benefit families and communities across the state.
Unsolved armed robbery in Livermore Falls leaves clerk shaken
‘I haven’t been back to work. I can’t even drive to the store; it makes me cry,’ the 55-year-old local woman said.
Leave Maine’s hockey referees alone | Letter
As a frequent flyer and friend of Troubh Ice Arena here in Portland, I plead with members of the hockey community to allow officials to call games without abuse and harassment. Both USA Hockey and the Maine Principals’ Association, the governing body for high school hockey in Maine, have a zero tolerance policy for abuse of officials. In […]
Rejection of CMP rate hike deserves our praise | Letter
Members of the Maine Public Utilities Commission deserve a round of applause for voting unanimously to dismiss Central Maine Power’s (CMP’s) egregious rate hike request. CMP wanted to collect an additional $1.7 billion from customers over the next five years, adding $420 a year to household bills while giving itself $700 million in profit. It took clarity of […]
Don’t isolate during the holidays | Letter
For most people, the holidays are joyous and happy occasions. For some of us, they are depressing. I fall into the latter category. On Christmas Eve, I am typically full of dread and sadness. I can’t explain this. I have experienced this since childhood. What can I do? I seek help. We don’t have to […]
Support Mayor Dion on Portland’s homeless challenge | Letter
Portland Mayor Mark Dion raises some important questions in the Dec. 14 Maine Sunday Telegram op-ed “When it comes to sheltering homeless people, Portland can’t go it alone,” such as: Along with the Portland Press Herald, others are culpable for fostering the notion that “Portland should be able to pay for it” like the Portland […]
Franklin County easement secures critical link for snowmobile, ATV trail
The deal on a 600-foot section of trail ensures riders can complete the Randy Bunnell Trail between Rangeley and Phillips.