Community members decide to move ahead with the Kennebunkport Festival, a fundraising event for charity had been sponsored by Maine Media Collective.
May 2018
Betts hits 3 home runs as Sox top Royals, 5-4
Mookie Betts now leads the major leagues with 11 home runs after hitting three in a game for the second time this season and fourth time in his career.
Conference for Maine startups gets new life after lead organizer’s departure
The new version will be two days shorter, much less costly and have a different focus than the one led by its disgraced founder.
Wielding knife and bleach, Freeport man tried to kill his parents, police say
Garrett White assaulted his parents after breaking down their bedroom door in the home they share, according to court records.
After child is lost, debate over whether riverfront park in Auburn is safe
Some believe fencing or signs might be called for along the Androscoggin River, but others say accidents have been a rarity.
Trump-connected Cambridge Analytica shuts all operations after Facebook scandal
The data analysis firm continues to face potential investigations and sanctions from regulators around the world.
Letter: Listen, learn and speak up at Brunswick meetings
I urge all Brunswick voters to attend two upcoming meetings: Thursday evening, May 3, is the public hearing for the combined town/school budget for the next year; Monday evening, May 7, is the Town Council meeting to vote on the budget. Both meetings will be held at Town Hall, starting at 6:30 p.m. They will […]
Wiscasset’s David-and-Goliath battle with MDOT not over
Wiscasset’s April 17 “no” vote showed that voters feared the town would become mired in an expensive lawsuit against the Maine Department of Transportation, forcing their taxes up. It was not a vote in favor of MDOT’s Option 2, however. In fact, in June 2017, Wiscasset voters, in a binding referendum, rejected changes MDOT unilaterally […]
Letter: Chloe Maxmin is right choice for District 88
I am delighted to write in strong support of Chloe Maxmin, a Democratic candidate for District 88 which includes my town of Whitefield, as well as Chelsea, Jefferson and part of Nobleboro. Please join me in voting for her in the primary election on June 12. Here’s why: It is so encouraging to have such […]
Letter: Chloe Maxmin has experience District 88 needs in Augusta
I attended a house party for Chloe Maxmin last week and came away totally convinced that this is the person we should all want to be our state representative. I was aware she was running but feared she might be too young. Boy was I wrong. She is young, but she already has more years […]