Promoting the testing of wells for arsenic will help mitigate another public health threat.
2017
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
It’s the season to house people experiencing homelessness
We know how to end homelessness, but it takes a community of common allies working together.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
George Will: We don’t need government to remind us that smoking kills
The way to halt smoking is not by belaboring health issues but by discouraging it among young people.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Portland boys ride second half surge to 12th straight victory over Deering
Portland senior Terion Moss floats over Deering seniors Ricky Despacho, left, and Junior Butera for two of his game-high 18 points in Thursday’s 53-34 home win, the Bulldogs’ 12th straight over the Rams. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Portland 53 Deering 34 D- 8 11 4 11- 34 P- 12 13 17 […]
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Deering girls hold off Portland in a holiday thriller
Deering junior Victoria Garand looks to go up on Portland sophomore Kiera Eubanks during the rivals’ showdown Thursday evening. Garand scored 10 second half points and converted a clutch, late, three-point play to help the Rams prevail, 48-43. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Deering 48 Portland 43 D- 10 15 8 15- […]
Posted inTimes Record
Brutal cold means high energy costs
PORTLAND Plunging temperatures across half the country on Thursday underscored a stark reality for low-income Americans who rely on heating aid: Their dollars aren’t going to go as far this winter because of rising energy costs. Forecasters warned people to be wary of hypothermia and frostbite from an arctic blast that’s gripping a large swath […]
Posted inTimes Record
School project, train noise and something fishy
BRUNSWICK Brunswick officials continued to grapple with school building needs in 2017. Voters in June approved a $28 million bond to replace the 62-year-old Coffin Elementary School, which has structural and safety issues. A new grades K-2 school will be constructed at the site of the now-defunct Jordan Acres School. It will be built to […]
Posted inTimes Record
Storm left its mark on a memorable ’17
BATH A severe rain and wind storm intensified early on Oct. 30, leaving thousands in the Midcoast without power — some for more than a week. More than 470,000 Central Maine Power Co. customers were impacted by the storm. By the end of the following weekend, the utility reported 99 percent of customers had power […]
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Bridge debate, new school highlights year in Topsham
TOPSHAM Topsham residents watched plans develop for a new Mt. Ararat High School this year, along with the other three town in School Administrative District 75. In March, SAD 75 voters approved two referendum questions paving the way for a new high school as well as a synthetic turf field. The state will pay $53 […]