Greg Page is a solid Bath citizen. I was his junior English teacher at Morse High School. He was a quiet, but thoughtful student. As he is completing his first term with Bath City Council, he has become more influential on the numerous committees on which he served. I was one of the group who […]
2017
Frost likely tonight, but a warmer rest of week
There’s still no significant rainfall in sight and we do need rain badly.
Letter: Vote no on Question 2 in Portland
Question 2 on Portland’s municipal ballot is undemocratic. It would give just a handful of Portland residents the right to stop opportunities to build affordable or market-rate housing, invest in key infrastructure, and create businesses, all of which are crucial to Portland’s growth and sustainability. Question 2 would allow 25 percent of residents living within […]
Letter: No lack of confidence in Scarborough's Hayes
I first met Peter Hayes almost a decade ago when our sons were in the same second-grade class. Peter’s support of Scarborough and of our schools and students was apparent from the day I met him. When Community Services needed youth soccer coaches, Peter partnered with my husband to coach for several years. Peter has […]
Letter: Re-elect Hayes to Scarborough Town Council
Three years ago I drafted a letter on behalf of Peter Hayes for his successful inaugural run on the Scarborough Town Council. During his term, Peter has dedicated countless hours to town business, on behalf of the citizens of Scarborough. There is no substitute for on-the-job experience and learning the drill-down details of all the […]
Collins at center of efforts to push Trump to resume health subsidy
White House officials have hinted the president wants something in return.
Long-debated Portland issue coming to vote: Pay to fix 2 elementary schools, or 4?
Proponents of one borrowing plan say it’s not fair to renovate two schools but not others, but the two-school advocates want to wait and see if the state will cover the cost of replacing some facilities.
Small number of voters likely to decide large ballot issues in 2017
Officials expect relatively low voter participation in the off-year election, making the outcome less predictable.
Horse manure on beach sparks ordinance fight in two Maine towns
Riders object as Scarborough passes an ordinance that the animals wear waste bags and as Old Orchard Beach prepares to do the same.