That first big event of the holiday season – Thanksgiving – is but two weeks away. At Freeport Community Services, that means the massive volunteer effort for its annual ambitious Thanksgiving commitments is well under way. Food drives, holiday food baskets, Thanksgiving Day meal delivery to Freeport and Pownal residents and the Thanksgiving Community Dinner […]
2016
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Durham News
. Office hours The Durham Town Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday; and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The office will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. For more information, call 353-2561. Meetings The Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., at the town […]
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Durham News
. Office hours The Durham Town Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday; and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The office will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. For more information, call 353-2561. Meetings The Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., at the town […]
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Taking a stand
Long lines at polling places across the state, such as these at Scarborough High School, were expected Tuesday as Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said town and city clerks were prepared for a strong turnout on Election Day. “Election Day is the ultimate in democracy, when we make the decisions about how (we) will […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Help wanted for Eagle Scout project
Chris Rayner, an Eagle Scout candidate from Scarborough, is looking for volunteers to help him construct several Little Free Libraries to be placed around town. Rayner is holding a work session on Friday, Nov. 11, from noon-4 p.m. at 6 Neptune Road in Old Orchard Beach for anyone who wants to help out. Once the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
No trophies
Traditionally, my first column after an election is devoted to the Gaggie Awards, recognizing entertaining political incompetence. Unfortunately, that won’t happen this year. Or, maybe, ever again. The Gaggies were named for Hayes Gahagan, an independent U.S. Senate candidate in 1978 who held one of the most titillating press conferences in Maine history. Shortly before […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
No trophies
Traditionally, my first column after an election is devoted to the Gaggie Awards, recognizing entertaining political incompetence. Unfortunately, that won’t happen this year. Or, maybe, ever again. The Gaggies were named for Hayes Gahagan, an independent U.S. Senate candidate in 1978 who held one of the most titillating press conferences in Maine history. Shortly before […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
No trophies
Traditionally, my first column after an election is devoted to the Gaggie Awards, recognizing entertaining political incompetence. Unfortunately, that won’t happen this year. Or, maybe, ever again. The Gaggies were named for Hayes Gahagan, an independent U.S. Senate candidate in 1978 who held one of the most titillating press conferences in Maine history. Shortly before […]
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City waives delinquent parking ticket fees
South Portland, in an effort to get citizens current on unpaid parking tickets, is offering an amnesty program from now through Dec. 15. The delinquent penalty will be waived on any tickets paid now through then. Under the city’s parking ordinance, tickets delinquent after 15 days from issuance, are doubled. In order to register a […]
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City waives delinquent parking ticket fees
South Portland, in an effort to get citizens current on unpaid parking tickets, is offering an amnesty program from now through Dec. 15. The delinquent penalty will be waived on any tickets paid now through then. Under the city’s parking ordinance, tickets delinquent after 15 days from issuance, are doubled. In order to register a […]