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The Wonderful Life of Bob Bahre
Steve Graiver walked to the message board in front of his small business and carefully arranged the letters to spell out four heartfelt words: Thanks for the memories. The message had nothing to do with the pandemic and Graiver’s struggle to keep Steve’s Country Store...
For Bob Bahre, collecting classic cars never got old
PARIS HILL – Sandy Bahre’s apprehension quickly gave way to terror that day some 45 years ago in New Jersey’s bleak pine barrens. A gaunt man with stringy long hair was walking from his house, which was more tar paper than clapboards. He held an axe in both hands,...
The political origins of Dale Crafts in Maine’s battle against LGBTQ rights
Dale Crafts was 39 years old and selling cars with his brother in the late 1990s when he decided to volunteer for a campaign to overturn a gay-rights law that would have prohibited discrimination based on a person’s sexual orientation. He made phone calls to voters...
Driving seemed inescapable until it wasn’t
Editor’s Note: The Maine Climate Council is in the process of refining draft strategies into a Climate Action Plan due to the Legislature on Dec. 1. Throughout the fall, Sea Change columns are covering related topics – in this case, how Maine can lower vehicular...
The Maine Monitor claims 29 awards at annual Maine Press Association conference
The Maine Monitor was honored with 29 awards Saturday night at the Maine Press Association annual awards ceremony. Senior reporter Samantha Hogan and managing editor Meg Robbins were among the night’s big winners at the event, which was virtual this year due to the...
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The Wonderful Life of Bob Bahre
He could be blunt, he could be forceful, but the man who owned Oxford Plains Speedway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway also left memories of a Secret Santa whose generosity knew no bounds.
For Bob Bahre, collecting classic cars never got old
The legendary Oxford racetrack owner had a passion, building an extensive collection. But it was never about driving them. It was always about the hunt, the chase and the delight of the purchase.
The political origins of Dale Crafts in Maine’s battle against LGBTQ rights
Dale Crafts, center, running against incumbent Democrat Jared Golden in the 2nd District, believes further protections for LGBTQ people are not needed and a federal law would be offering special rights.
Driving seemed inescapable until it wasn’t
Work commutes have declined during the pandemic, but Maine needs to log even fewer vehicle miles to meet the state’s climate goals.
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Chasing Maine: The Harvesters
Chasing Maine is a biweekly video series that explores Maine from a distinct visual perspective. Join veteran Maine journalist and storyteller Roger McCord as he chases the people, places and things that define the unique character of the Pine Tree State.
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