Recent negative comments from President Donald Trump inspired a celebration of Somali Mainers in Lewiston on Saturday.
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It’s time to stop shouting and start listening | Opinion
Our politics too often amplifies grievance instead of addressing it.
UMaine men’s basketball falls to Canisius
The Black Bears give up runs of 15-0 and 15-2 in the first half and drop to 1-12 with a loss to the Golden Griffins.
Capitalism will save us in the end | Letter
It’s good to read of private enterprises stepping into the shoes of the federal government. As much as the left enjoys vilifying capitalism and the “greedy rich,” these are the people and organizations who are stepping up to supply food banks with the needed resources to counteract the missing SNAP monies. Look at individuals, such as Michael Dell, who are donating billions of dollars to encourage our young […]
Chanukah’s message shines brightly during Maine’s darkest season | Opinion
It’s not enough to just spread light. Rather, we must always be increasing the light we share.
Festival of Trees in Rumford show Christmas works of art
The festival trees will remain on display throughout the holidays.
Turkey farmer alleges racial discrimination in lawsuit against state
A Mercer farmer says the state barred him from serving on a board due to his race.
Proposed rule change will deprive nurses of education benefits | Letter
As someone who has spent many years as a hospital administrator, I know how essential nurses are to every part of our health care system. I am also grateful for the federal programs that supported my own graduate education and allowed me to enter the field of health care leadership. That support mattered, and today’s […]
Police have suspect in custody over Brown University shooting that killed 2, wounded 9
Police in Rhode Island say they have a suspect in custody after a shooting at Brown University killed two people and wounded nine others.
Time for Maine’s congressional delegation to take the gloves off | Letter
The debacle of the illegal second strike on the survivors of the alleged Venezuelan drug boat is the latest evidence that the incompetent and criminal Trump administration has got to go. Our Maine Congress members have passively stood by for 10 months while Donald Trump and his cabinet of misfits have repeatedly violated the Constitution. […]