November 2016
Does the faith of a president matter?
Does the faith of presidents truly matter? Does it significantly affect how they think, live, and govern? Concluding that it does not, most biographers have treated presidents’ religious convictions as no more important than hobbies such as collecting stamps or playing golf. Many other Americans, however, have considered the faith of presidents as either a cause […]
Columns continue to disappoint
Once again I was saddened to read how three groups of Republican voters were portrayed by G.L.Weil. First came the Die-Hard zombie Republicans. Next the group who were somehow convinced that Hillary was possibly dishonest and corrupt. The third group,of course, were the racist you know, white people. It might be a good idea if […]
Ocean Fire Pottery hosts ‘Holiday Extravaganza’
YORK— Celebrate local arts, try out the pottery wheel, and find meaningful, handmade gifts at the 8th annual Ocean Fire Pottery Holiday Extravaganza, The event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. It’s all happening at the Ocean Fire […]
Baseball author to appear at Kennebunk Free Library
KENNEBUNk—Local baseball columnist and author Carl Johnson will share stories from baseball’s past and present when he reads from his newest book, “The Baseball Buff’s Bathroom Book Vol. 2” at the Kennebunk Free Library a6 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. The second volume in Johnson’s series on baseball history, trivia, and stories features 50 stories about major events […]
Thornton Academy weighs in on Winterhaven
SACO — Neighbors of the proposed Thornton Academy dormitory at 95 King St. recently weighed in on the issue of Winterhaven. Thornton Academy is a private academy that through contracts with the Saco School Department and other communities and provides publicly funded education to local students. Eight years ago, the private school began a residential […]
Food safety tips for a fun and healthy Thanksgiving
BIDDEFORD — Millions of Americans across the country will break out their aprons on Thursday, as they prepare to mash potatoes and bake bread for their Thanksgiving feasts. But preparing the star of the show, the turkey, can be a daunting task for many home cooks. And, if done improperly, you could be putting you […]
Gertrude S. Boutet
BIDDEFORD —Gertrude S. Boutet, 96, of Biddeford died on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Biddeford. She was born on October 12, 1920, to Joseph A. and Olivine (Hebert) Gagne in Biddeford. She was educated in local schools. On Nov. 11, 1939, she married George E. Boutet. The shared 42 loving years together until his death […]
Goodwin house earns honor
SPRINGVALE — The Edmund E. Goodwin house at 503 Main St. has been called an historic treasure. Sanford Springvale Historical Society members knew it when they acquired the 1899 home and barn adjacent the museum in 2014. Now others are recognizing it, too. On Friday, Maine Preservation named the Goodwin house in their honor awards, […]