Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has been captured by the number of hunters and trappers whose licensing fees and related expenses create an important source of revenue. The Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, The Maine Trappers Association, and the NRA receive special treatment, even though they are a small proportion of the state’s population. […]
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History of health care to be discussed at APL
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will welcome Maine author and historian Annette Vance Dorey on Friday, Feb. 22, for a lecture on health care in the city from the mid-1800s to the 1920s. It is part of the city’s 150th birthday celebration. The lecture begins at 11 a.m. and will include profiles of some […]
FBI actions trample our political order
The FBI took it upon itself to determine whether the president of the United States is a threat to national security. No one had ever before thought that this was an appropriate role for the FBI, a subordinate agency in the executive branch, but Donald Trump isn’t the only one in Washington trampling norms. The […]
Pisces: Say no to temptation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Johnson, 27; Jodie Sweetin, 37; Katey Sagal, 65; Dolly Parton, 73. Happy Birthday: A steady pace forward is in your best interest. Note what others are doing or what they propose, but don’t feel obligated to get involved. Set your own course of action to avoid being put in […]
Local roundup: Gray-New Gloucester boys rally back to top Wells in overtime
Hebron’s Franceska Halloran reaches 1,000-point milestone.
Girls’ basketball: Mountain Valley goes outside to get around Mt. Abram
Falcons turn eight-point halftime lead into 20-point win.
Girls’ basketball: Oxford Hills runs away from Edward Little
Vikings pull away with big third-quarter run.
Junior hockey: Thunder continue roll with win over Kings
Jeromey Rancourt has three helpers as Twin City wins again.
Girls’ basketball: Bangor builds big lead, holds off Lewiston
Blue Devils fight back to within 10 points after trailing by 27 at halftime.
Girls’ basketball: Iris Ireland plays big for Hall-Dale in OT win over Dirigo
Three Cougars score in double figures, led by Alyssa McTyre’s 15 points.