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Douglas Rooks explores the career of U.S. Chief Justice Melville Fuller in his new book.

A marvelously endearing story by Ruth Moore, and Douglas Rooks' excellent biography of Albert Beliveau

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Historical society to feature early Franco-American office holder Share In 1915, two men were returning by this Preece carriage from the Aroostook potato harvest, and one murdered the other for his money along the road in West Sumner. Albert Beliveau tracked a suspect into the North Woods, then brought the suspect to justice. The photo was introduced as trial evidence. Contributed photo The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host author Douglas Rooks, in his talk about remarkable Mainer Albert Beliveau from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8. The society’s regular monthly meeting is to f...

The Maine Idea: Spending alone can’t rebuild Maine’s capabilities By Douglas RooksThe Maine Idea Share The long-awaited, $1 billion American Rescue Plan package submitted by Gov. Janet Mills to the Legislature has something for just about everyone. Mills would pump $50 million into fishing, farming and forest products. She’d replenish the depleted unemployment insurance fund by $80 million. Another $80 million would “jumpstart innovation,” though we could use some details. There’s a lot more money for broadband, everyone’s favorite cause – $150 million – plus $50 million fo...