Editor, If you wonder what you personnaly can do about climate change, click on to Citizensclimatelobby.org. I joined and attended meetings at the Kennebunk chapter. We are a small group but the national membership has grown to over 80,000. We support sensible legislation whereby fossil fuel producers would pay a fee based on their resulting […]
2017
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A conversation between Mainers
The following conversation between two progressive, open-minded, welcoming Mainers never actually took place. But it could have. Ted: Ned! I love that new sign you just put on your lawn, the one that says, “No matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor” in the middle. (Chuckling) Is it aimed at me and my […]
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Second-generation students become teachers at BRCOT Preschool
BIDDEFORD — The Early Childhood Education Program at the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology completed its first week with preschool students. Mother Goose preschool is located inside the Center of Technology and is taught by high school students learning to be teachers. The high school students have spent the past two months getting ready for […]
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Online applications available for Toys for Tots
YORK COUNTY — Online applications are now available for the U.S. Marine Corps Foundation Toys for Tots program. Residents of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach,A rundel, Dayton, Lyman, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Hollis and Limington may register at www.saco-me.toysfortots.org Residents of Sanford, Springvale, Alfred, Acton, Wells, Limerick, Waterboro, Shapleigh, Parsonsfield, Cornish and Kezar Falls may register at […]
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Wells student graduates from Boston University
BOSTON, Mass. — Boston University awarded academic degrees to 1,797 students in September 2017. Among the graduates was Jeffrey S. Paskewitz of Wells, who received a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. Consisting of 16 schools and colleges, BU offers […]
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State Question 4 addresses state pension funding
AUGUSTA — Voters on Nov. 7 will be asked to approve an amendment to the Maine Constitution “to reduce volatility in state pension funding requirements caused by the financial markets by increasing the length of time over which experience losses are amortized from 10 years to 20 years, in line with pension industry standards.” By […]
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Retired Air Force pilot provides hope for cancer patients
KENNEBUNK — As a young pilot flying missions in Vietnam, Michael Delia never dreamed his military service would lead to a struggle to survive five decades later and provide an emotional story of hope and inspiration for untold generations to come. Delia, 73, lives in Kennebunk with his wife of 50 years after a 27-year […]
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State Question 3 would fund highway, environmental projects
AUGUSTA — If voters approve a $105 million, 10-year bond on Nov. 7, funding will be designated for highways, bridges, marine transportation, railroads and other transportation and environment-related projects. The money would be matched by $137 million in federal funds. Of the total, $80 million would go for state highway projects and associated improvements, for […]
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UC-Saco to offer new graduate leadership certificate
SACO — Keeping on top of educational trends to provide students with relevant courses to enhance their careers, University College-Saco has announced that it will begin offering a Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies from the University of Southern Maine starting in January. “This certificate is intended for those with a completed bachelor’s degree, professionals from […]
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Three candidates vying for two OOB Town Council seats
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Three candidates are vying for two council seats in Old Orchard Beach — two current town councilors and a former town councilor. Roxanne Frenette, 56, is retired from the Maine Turnpike Authority after 30 years of employment and is currently an occupancy specialist at The Pines. Frenette said she has several […]