Thank you for publishing Rick Roberts’ succinct and informative column about Agenda 21 (July 4 American Journal). Rick has encapsulated the history of A-21, current global and local plans, and why we should be very afraid of Agenda 21. I disagree with him, however, that because other countries are such polluters that it’s up to […]
2013
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
Westbrook tapping surplus to make up for state fund loss
WESTBROOK – Despite a drop in municipal revenue sharing from the state, Westbrook’s tax rate will remain stable, with the loss made up through funds in the tax stabilization account for the next two years. “While a revenue loss of this magnitude is significant for a municipal budget, Westbrook is very fortunate to have established […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Arts Calendar
Theater Saturday, July 13 “Buxton, Maine: An American Story,” documentary premiere at the new Buxton-Hollis Historical Society Museum and Library, 100 Main St., Buxton. Suggested donation $10. Proceeds benefit the building rehabilitation fund. 929-3647. Thursday, July 18-27 “Adrift in Macao,” Maine premiere, presented by The Originals, Saco River Theater, Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. 7:30 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
First month of Westbrook kayak rentals sees ebb and flow
WESTBROOK – It’s been a little more than a month since Westbrook’s Presumpscot River Adventure program began renting kayaks and standup paddleboards along the river, and while the learning curve has been steep, expectations are still high that the rental program will stimulate use of the river even more. The new, city-installed docks and floating […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Eat and Run: El Corazon food truck in Portland
A jones for wheelie good Mexican fare drives our reviewer to it.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoin crash injures 1
BOWDOIN A Turner man escaped serious injury after crashing his pickup truck into a utility pole in Bowdoin and rolling over late Wednesday night. The crash was reported in the area of 878 Augusta Road at 10:58 p.m. Chief Deputy Brett Strout from the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department said Cory Letoile, 43, of Turner, was […]
Posted inTimes Record
Rush to represent Senate 19
TOPSHAM The rush to represent Senate District 19 is not over. The Maine Green Independent Party is poised to nominate a candidate, which would bring the number of announced candidates for the seat to five. The seat was formally vacated upon the end of the legislative session Tuesday when Senate Majority Leader Seth Goodall, D-Richmond, […]
Posted inTimes Record
DeChant to lead Chocolate Church
BATH The Chocolate Church Arts Center Board of Trustees has selected Jennifer DeChant as the arts center’s new executive director. DeChant, of Bath, begins the role immediately, replacing Barbra Bowers, who resigned abruptly in May. Board President Joe Byrnes said DeChant, a former board member, “will be particularly helpful because her in-depth understanding of existing […]
Posted inTimes Record
New viaduct talks begin
BATH The viaduct that bisects the city is 55 years old, five years older than its expected useful life. Despite a resurfacing and some repairs made to the structure in 2007, time and weather have taken their toll. Nate Benoit of Maine’s Department of Transportation told a meeting of officials and residents Wednesday it’s time […]