BRUNSWICK In a world where many companies are turning to machines for the entirety of the labor process, the L.L. Bean manufacturing facility in Brunswick employs 475 workers who have a hand in nearly every aspect of Bean Boot production, from felt design to sewing seams to final packaging. Some workers have been there for […]
2016
Topsham man killed in early morning crash
TOPSHAM A Topsham man died in an early morning crash on Foreside Road Thursday. Topsham police and fire personnel responded to the single-vehicle crash at approximately 12:10 a.m. in the area of 439 Foreside Road. A press release states that the preliminary investigation reveals that Nicholas D. Oram, 22, of Foreside Road in Topsham, was […]
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 […]