In baseball they’re the most versatile players on the field: a standout who can typically play almost any defensive infield position: second base, shortstop, third base and sometimes even first base. The landscape of our governments — both state and federal — could not abide without them. They’re the utility infielders. Names like Elliot Richardson and George […]
Carl Natale
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A grammar nerd gently dismantles those arguments for rejecting the new ‘they’
Judging by the correspondence sent by people bothered by the singular “they,” the grammar excuse seems to be a convenient fig leaf. What it’s covering is these letter writers’ own prejudice.
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Language is here to serve all of us. Merriam-Webster’s word of the year shows that.
It’s singularly honorable.
Posted inMaine
Here we snow again! Another storm to hit Maine on Saturday
As Maine focuses on keeping warm after a day of snow, another cold front advances on the state bring another round of snow. High temperatures weren’t expected to get past the teens Friday. A storm starting Saturday could drop as much as 7 inches of snow over most of the state. The western mountain areas […]
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Maine hunkers down as heavy snow blankets the state
Heavy snow started falling Thursday morning. The weekend forecast has more snow with the possibility of rain or a wintry mix.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Motorists advised to avoid railroad track repairs near Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — Railroad crews are repairing a section of track on Library Avenue on Wednesday, according to a statement from public works. Traffic is being reduced to one lane during the work — which is expected to last most of the day. Auburn Public Works is encouraging motorists to seek alternate routes.
Posted inMaine
Winter is coming back with two more storms
Lewiston could see as much as 6 inches by the time it stops around noon. More snow is forecast for areas to the north.
Posted inNation / World
Dating apps leak personal data, Norwegian group says
A Norwegian consumer group says dating apps including Grindr, OkCupid and Tinder leak personal information to ad tech companies in possible violation of European data privacy laws
Posted inMaine
Freezing drizzle could make Wednesday morning’s commute slick
While Tuesday has started dry, National Weather Service meteorologists have forecast precipitation this evening. That may mean light snow or freezing drizzle — which can create slick conditions overnight. After a warmer Wednesday with highs in the 40s, winds will pick up while temperatures drop Thursday. And several inches of snow is forecast for Thursday inland. […]
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Snow time? Winter makes a return with seasonable temperatures and light snow
Scattered snow showers are possible Monday, and more snow is in the forecast later this week.