The purple gallinule, native to the Caribbean, landed in Houlton but was fatally injured by the cold.
2026
Posted inLetters
A bad take from the Times on US military strength | Letter
On Dec. 14, the New York Times editorial board cried out in alarm over how the Russians and Chinese have outdistanced us in military strength. It blamed what it described as our increasing weakness on our cumbersome military procurement system and preference for expensive, outmoded weapons, and warned that we must rapidly streamline and modernize […]
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Property ownership claims are a downside of Vacationland | Douglas Rooks
There’s more to these ongoing challenges than meets the eye.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UNE, Bowdoin prevail on first day of Lobster Pot men’s hockey tournament
The Nor’easters and Polar Bears will play for the championship on Saturday in Falmouth.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Spruce Mountain girls basketball surges in 2nd half to beat Winslow
Strong defense and a 13-0 run in the third quarter keep the Phoenix unbeaten in Class C South.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Amari Williams leads Maine Celtics to win
Williams has a double-double and Maine holds off Noblesville.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
High schools Friday: Mountain Valley girls basketball earns first win
The Falcons rally in the fourth quarter to beat Traip Academy.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston council to review member’s qualifications after being sworn in
Councilor-elect Iman Osman has been under scrutiny regarding his legal residence in Lewiston and has faced calls to step down following a criminal indictment.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
From tracking birds to enhancing the landscape: New Year’s resolutions from a naturalist
You can benefit Maine wildlife, and yourself, by picking up some of these habits in the new year.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Cloud hangs over Patriots as they battle for top seed
Two legal cases involving New England players came to light this week before the regular-season finale against Miami.