Midcoast area police reported the following for May 18, 2018.
May 2018
Divided Supreme Court rules for businesses over workers
The decision means that firms can require employees to waive their right to collective action.
Letter: Yarmouth can place its trust in Gredler
I am delighted to support Matt Gredler in his candidacy for the Yarmouth Town Council in the upcoming June election. A 24-year resident of Yarmouth, father of two Yarmouth High School grads, highly successful businessman and passionate advocate for Yarmouth, Matt is extraordinarily well suited to help guide Yarmouth through the coming years. I have […]
Letter: Balentine ignores facts about homelessness
After reading John Balentine’s recent column on Portland’s homeless, I was left wondering whether his ignorance on the issue is exceeded by his hypocrisy or vice versa. After a cursory and rather glib attempt at empathy, Balentine gets down to business, recommending that social services be shut down, the “bums” cleared from the streets and, […]
Idexx makes debut on Fortune 1000 list
The Westbrook veterinary technology firm is the only Maine-based company on this year’s list.
Letter: Falmouth councilor makes his case for re-election
I am running for re-election for a second term to the Falmouth Town Council. I have previously served three terms from 1997-2003 and more recently from 2015-2018. I have served as council chairman for two years and currently serve as vice chairman. I will continue to promote local business and development along Route 1 and […]
Letter: Falmouth councilor makes his case for re-election
I am running for re-election for a second term to the Falmouth Town Council. I have previously served three terms from 1997-2003 and more recently from 2015-2018. I have served as council chairman for two years and currently serve as vice chairman. I will continue to promote local business and development along Route 1 and […]
Letter: Yarmouth Town Council fails leadership test
I am disappointed in Yarmouth Town Council Chairwoman Patricia Thompson, Vice Chairman Robert Waeldner and two others’ lack of leadership during the May meeting. The Town Council had a huge opportunity to nominate a councilor to the Maine Municipal Association Legislative Committee. Unfortunately, they voted against it. Recently during the budget meeting the council expressed […]
Letter: Yarmouth Town Council fails leadership test
I am disappointed in Yarmouth Town Council Chairwoman Patricia Thompson, Vice Chairman Robert Waeldner and two others’ lack of leadership during the May meeting. The Town Council had a huge opportunity to nominate a councilor to the Maine Municipal Association Legislative Committee. Unfortunately, they voted against it. Recently during the budget meeting the council expressed […]
Letter: Yarmouth Town Council fails leadership test
I am disappointed in Yarmouth Town Council Chairwoman Patricia Thompson, Vice Chairman Robert Waeldner and two others’ lack of leadership during the May meeting. The Town Council had a huge opportunity to nominate a councilor to the Maine Municipal Association Legislative Committee. Unfortunately, they voted against it. Recently during the budget meeting the council expressed […]