Opinion

6 years ago

Super time to be a sports fan

It is a good time to be a sports fan in New England. The Boston Red Sox captured their ninth World Series championship last October and the Boston Celtics and Bruins have proven to be perennial playoff contenders in recent years.

6 years ago

A Mouse’s tale

The Ark has a kitten named Mouse and many of you have been following his story. For those of you who do not know, Mouse was born at The Ark just about four months ago.

6 years ago

Maine granite, part 2

At the height of the granite industry, 129 quarries existed in Maine with 83 considered major operations.

6 years ago

Councilor thanks public for input

To the editor: I would like to take this time to thank each and everyone of you who turned out Monday evening (Jan. 28).

6 years ago

Legislature inherits growth

When the new 129th Legislature reconvened, it inherited an economy and state government that is in the best shape in decades.

6 years ago

Maine must step up to help federal workers

Last week, the federal government shutdown hit the one month mark. An estimated 800,000 federal workers all across the country are struggling as they are forced to go without their second paycheck in a row. While the state cannot do something for all of the federal workers, we can take action to support Maine federal workers who still have homes to heat, kids to feed and bills to pay.

6 years ago

As Washington argues, Maine suffers

As I write this, we are in the midst of week four of the government shutdown — and while I’m hopeful that we may have reached a solution by the time you read this, the fact remains that every day of this shutdown has been completely irresponsible and unnecessary.

6 years ago

Always have a backup

Last week my computer locked up in the middle of an update. My computer is my right hand.