Passion. Knowledge. Transparency. These are the qualities that I want in my state senator – and they all apply to Steve Woods. I recently attended a rally for Steve and left thoroughly energized and refreshed by Steve’s ideals, commitment and promise to work hard to improve District 25. As an environmentally friendly large business owner […]
May 2014
Letter to the editor: Kindness along the roadside in Gray very much appreciated
I would like to thank all the kind people who showed such care and concern for an old lady stuck on a busy road in Gray on Tuesday morning. You know who you are, and even though I don’t know your names, I will never forget you. I was finally saved by a tow truck, […]
Letter to the editor: Just plant flowers to help keep bees thriving
The article about bees and how they overwintered in Maine is inspiring some thought about springtime and what bees need at this time of year (“Maine beekeepers assess hives after endless winter,” April 27). They need food! Food is nectar and pollen from many types of plants that they seek out near their hives – […]
Letter to the editor: Sale of plaza to Westin Hotel would benefit city
Regarding the so-called plaza on the corner of High and Congress streets, I strongly believe it is the best interest of the city of Portland to sell that property to the Westin Hotel. The primary source of government (at all levels) income is taxes, and unless I’m way off course, property taxes are the primary […]
Letter to the editor: Vote for candidate Eliot Cutler would not be wasted
As a volunteer for Eliot Cutler, I could tell you how great he is. I could say that he has a partisan plan free of grandstanding and political posturing. I could tell you how his tax reform plan will save families hundreds every year. This, however, is not what people on the fence are talking […]
Oakland diocese under fire for new rules
Teachers rebel against a contract clause that requires them to conform to church teachings in their private lives.
Reflections: Teacup runneth over with still serenity of arrested motion
Divinatory readings are usually taken from the tea leaves; however, it is my teacup that messages my kind of soothsaying. Each morning I have my tea from this chalice, and am charmed by its talismanic powers. Admittedly, I spent a tidy sum for the cup several years ago and it is now a valued link […]
Religion Calendar
Saturday Yard sale, starting at 9 a.m., to benefit the joint Vacation Bible School program at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church in Portland and Trinity Lutheran Church of Westbrook. Held at St. Ansgar, 515 Woodford St. Sunday Maine Warden Service chaplain the Rev. Kate Braestrup will be the guest speaker at the 10:30 a.m. service at […]
Maine Voices: Ending inhumane bear hunting practices would benefit Maine
Bans on baiting, hounding and trapping will lead to a rise in bear tag sales and revenue for the state.
Buxton Garden Club hosts garden tour
BUXTON — The Buxton Garden Club will present “Full of Promise and Promises Fulfilled: A Self-Guided Garden Tour,” featuring six gardens in the Buxton/Hollis area, on June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A seventh garden will be at the luncheon site. The tour will be held rain or shine. Maps will be included […]