Ever wonder why the history of Maine turned out the way it did? Why did Maine end up joining the Union in 1820 as our nation’s 23rd state, instead of getting in much earlier as one of the original 13, or in our case, it would have been the original 14? How did our sometimes […]
2016
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Scarborough police log, Feb. 22-28
Kaelan Jacques, 18, of 21 Barbara Ave., Scarborough, was summonsed Feb. 22 on Gallery Boulevard on a charge of criminal trespass. Thomas Messier, 18, of 264 New County Road, Saco, was summonsed Feb. 22 on Gallery Boulevard on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (shoplifting). Wendy Barracks, 49, of 107 Stanford St., […]
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Scarborough police log, Feb. 22-28
Kaelan Jacques, 18, of 21 Barbara Ave., Scarborough, was summonsed Feb. 22 on Gallery Boulevard on a charge of criminal trespass. Thomas Messier, 18, of 264 New County Road, Saco, was summonsed Feb. 22 on Gallery Boulevard on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (shoplifting). Wendy Barracks, 49, of 107 Stanford St., […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Politics & Other Mistakes: What you don’t know
Let’s discuss Ethan Strimling’s sex life. But before we do, allow me to explain. Because this column is supposed to be a serious journalistic enterprise, I’m obligated to place the mayor of Portland’s amorous activities in some sort of context, thereby making it appear I’m engaged in the analysis of something more significant than sleazy […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Politics & Other Mistakes: What you don’t know
Let’s discuss Ethan Strimling’s sex life. But before we do, allow me to explain. Because this column is supposed to be a serious journalistic enterprise, I’m obligated to place the mayor of Portland’s amorous activities in some sort of context, thereby making it appear I’m engaged in the analysis of something more significant than sleazy […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Politics & Other Mistakes: What you don’t know
Let’s discuss Ethan Strimling’s sex life. But before we do, allow me to explain. Because this column is supposed to be a serious journalistic enterprise, I’m obligated to place the mayor of Portland’s amorous activities in some sort of context, thereby making it appear I’m engaged in the analysis of something more significant than sleazy […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Maine DEP to make oil train data public again
After nearly five months of silence on the subject, state environmental officials will resume releasing information about the passage of oil trains through Maine. The change in policy follows consultations with the Attorney General’s office on a controversial law, enacted in October, which prevents state and local officials from divulging any information about rail shipments […]
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Enough of the idiot wind
If the presidential primaries have you squirming and longing for statesmen and stateswomen of old, you’re not alone. In the wake of Donald Trump and Mitt Romney’s tit-for-tat last week, more and more people are lamenting the loss of civility in this most unusual and unfortunate of election cycles. In Trump, Republicans have a candidate […]
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Enough of the idiot wind
If the presidential primaries have you squirming and longing for statesmen and stateswomen of old, you’re not alone. In the wake of Donald Trump and Mitt Romney’s tit-for-tat last week, more and more people are lamenting the loss of civility in this most unusual and unfortunate of election cycles. In Trump, Republicans have a candidate […]
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Library holds celebration of textiles, fiber arts
The Scarborough Public Library will host its fifth annual Textile Day on Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, is a celebration of the fiber and textile arts. See demonstrations of spinning, weaving, tatting, needle felting, rug hooking, crocheting, knitting, embroidery and more. See […]