Regarding the Dec. 7 Mark LaFlamme column, “Lewiston moms worry teacher ruined magic of Christmas,” here’s my “Santa.” Santa has been around super long. Santa Claus is for the small, innocent children. They’d see goodness happening at Christmastime. They could say what they wanted Santa to bring them. A tree would magically be set up […]
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With Hernández pardon, Trump’s double standards continue | Letter
I’m writing about the double standard coming from the Trump administration, particularly the dumpster fires burning in the Department of Offense. We’ve got “Pistol Pete” Hegseth ordering the firing of hellfire missiles at alleged drug traffickers and ordering a second strike on any survivors to “kill ’em all” and let God sort ’em out. Meanwhile, […]
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Boycott the new symbols of white privilege | Letter
That includes our national parks, which will no longer offer free admission on MLK Day or Juneteenth thanks to Donald Trump.
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Retired from the chocolate business, Tom Wilbur finds meaning in home repair
After retiring from Wilbur’s of Maine, the longtime Rotarian is a steady presence in the club’s home repair program.
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Maine’s winters can be cruel indeed | Letter
It was 3 degrees this morning when I awoke. The winds last night were brutal. Winter is here. The heat upstairs is off but my heat pumps downstairs are chugging away, although set low, so I leave my toasty bed reluctantly. When I finally get up, I snap on the switch of my gas stove […]
Posted inMaine, News
Working families stretched thin by rising costs appeal to Toy Fund for holiday help
Many of the letters to the charity this season are coming from Maine parents struggling to keep up with basic needs like rent and food, despite having steady incomes — limiting their ability to afford presents for their children.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Fewer school districts for better public schools in Maine | Douglas Rooks
If Maine recommits to building better schools, it must spread the benefits fairly. This is best achieved with large, diverse school districts.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
Why are Mainers so obsessed with their TV meteorologists? | Column
The reaction to Keith Carson’s recent departure from News Center Maine speaks volumes about viewers’ attachment.
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Is common law marriage recognized in Maine? | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know if Maine recognizes common law marriage? How would one find out? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: No, Maine does not recognize common law marriage established within the state. You must have a formal license and ceremony for a legal marriage, but Maine will recognize a valid common law marriage if […]
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Thornton Academy boys hockey beats Lewiston co-op
The Golden Trojans never trail, and four players contribute goals to the victory.