I’ve always been a history buff, not just of American history but world history. Recently I couldn’t help but reflect on the extraordinary time we live and many of the historic developments we’ve been able to witness firsthand the past few years. Our forefathers could not have imagined some of the fascinating events we’ve recently […]
2017
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Freedom of speech and forced union payments
Unions have been on the decline since 1954—which was their high point in membership as a percentage of the workforce. Today, unions represent a paltry 6.4 % of private sector employees. Their real strength in membership and funding is the public sector—teachers, police officers, and other municipal and state employees, where the rate of union membership is slightly over 34%. […]
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Area students achieve Dean’s List status
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following students have been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the fall 2017 semester: • Brenna Anderson of Kittery Point • Talia Auen of Wells • Adam Flammino of Ogunquit • Freeman Fletcher of South Berwick • Elana Fortin of Ogunquit • Dylan Francis […]
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Lebanon resident graduates from York College of Pennsylvania
YORK, Penn. — Emma Frazier of Lebanon graduated Cum Laude from York College of Pennsylvania on Dec. 20. Frazier earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Elementary/Special Education. Located in southcentral Pennsylvania, York College offers more than 50 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences and humanities to its 4,600 undergraduate students. The College […]
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New Year to see third Statewide Arts Iditarod
KENNEBUNK — On Jan. 10, the Maine Arts Commission will launch its 2018 Arts Iditarod, a long and undoubtedly snowy regional tour from Kennebunk to Houlton and Lewiston to Ellsworth. The four regional meetings will provide professional development workshops, information, and discussion opportunities to the state’s far-flung, diverse arts and cultural organizations, as well as artists, […]
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Festival of Lights coming to Saint David’s Church
KENNEBUNK — Saint David’s Episcopal Church at 138 York St. in Kennebunk will host a Festival of Lights Service at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6. This service is designed as a meditative time centering around the general topics of Light and Peace. The church welcomes everyone to particpate to conclude the Christmas season and begin […]
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RSU 21 approves Pre-K for Fall 2018
KENNEBUNK — Over the past decade, Pre-K has emerged as an important strategy to promote school readiness and close achievement gaps for children in elementary school and beyond. To address that issue locally, RSU 21 school district serving Kennebunk, Arundel and Kennebunkport, will offer a no-cost Pre-Kindergarten program for children who are turning 4 by Oct. […]
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Christmas cash from Maine Lottery brightens holiday
Michelle Perkins of Parsonsfield won $20,000 playing a Monopoly scratch-off ticket from the Maine Lottery. The prize was awarded Dec. 6. Perkins purchased the winning ticket from the Shop N Save Store in Cornish. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Boy Scouts to conduct bottle, can drive
BIDDEFORD — Boy Scout Troop 308 will pick up and collect returnable bottles and cans from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Jan. 7 in Biddeford. Scouts will be canvasing the city that day and ask that anyone with large quantity of returnables that you need picked up can text Scoutmaster Dan at 229-0828 between 9 […]
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Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Dec. 21 to Dec. 25: • Stormy A. Little, 27, of Biddeford, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. • Tylor S. Morency, 20, of Saco, was arrested for burglary. • Jennifer Begin, 44, of Arundel, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle […]