As a former “lost young Mainer” myself (“Our View: Help lost young Mainers realize their potential,” May 16), and current employee of Portland Adult Education and the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service (both of which focus on serving this population), I have some thoughts to add regarding Maine’s disconnected youth and […]
May 2018
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time for Maine to increase penalties for hate crimes
We need to show that racism, bigotry and hatred will not be tolerated and will be severely punished.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: Everybody wants respect – especially Vladimir Putin
Getting inside America’s head with Facebook ads wasn’t as much genius as it was easy.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Elderly also suffer from opioid epidemic
Sen. Susan Collins’ hearing shines a much-needed light on a little-known problem.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Infant’s parent gets scare when chickenpox hits nursery school
Families who opt out of vaccinations should rethink their choice, for the protection of their kids and everyone else’s.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Pride Picnic set for Sanford on Saturday
SANFORD — The community of Sanford’s first Pride Picnic has been set for June 2 at Gowen Park. Hosted by Project CommUnity, organizers say the event is all inclusive, and everyone is invited. “Like all Pride celebrations, this is an event in recognition and celebration of the LGBTQ community,” said Kael Parker of Project CommUnity. […]
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York County Senior College plans trip to the clouds
SACO — Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, is the site of the York County Senior College annual field trip. Scheduled for Monday, June 18, the trip takes YCSC members and non-members to one of the most scenic spots in the Ossipee Mountain Range, where millionaires Thomas and Olive Plant set their mountaintop estate. Visitors […]
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WPI announces Spring Dean’s List
WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents were among 1,474 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute have been named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2018 semester. • Madison Perry of Biddeford, Maine, is a member of the Class of 2021 majoring in chemical engineering. • Benjamin Steeves of Hollis Center, […]
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Honor society inducts Biddeford student
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Saint Anselm College student from Biddeford has been accepted into Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society for first-year students, for the 2017-2018 academic year. Reegan Hussey of Biddeford, a Natural Sciences major in the Class of 2021 received the honor earlier this month. To be eligible for invitation, students must […]
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Wells Rotary’s Mini Golf Tourney returns June 3
WELLS — The Wells Rotary Club is excited to announce their 4th Annual Mini Golf Tournament scheduled for Sunday, June 3. The event will be held at Wonder Mountain Fun Park, 270 Post Road, Route 1 in Wells. Registration starts at 2 p.m. with a Shotgun Start at 3 p.m. The event will conclude with a […]