Sorrow so deep that it can be seen but not said. “Strong men grasped each other’s hand, none able to express their sympathy to the bereft except by look.” A tide of sorrow swept over the small village, a silence of sadness breached only by the occasional “outburst of anguish from some broken-hearted mother, wife, […]
May 2018
Biddeford, Saco team up for Memorial Day Parade
The communities of Biddeford and Saco are invited to the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade on Monday, May 28, to pay respect and honor those who served and died for our country. The day begins with a brief Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m. at Eastman Park in Saco (corner of Beach and Main). Following the ceremony, the parade will proceed […]
Affordable Care Act individual insurance rates expected to jump in Maine
As the state’s two providers look to 2019 premiums, analysts predict double-digit increases.
Maine Bar board seeks to disbar Saco lawyer Gary Prolman
The attorneys’ group says he was incorrectly disciplined with only a suspension for allegedly having sex with a client.
Solutions to opioid crisis separate candidates for Maine governor
Democrats and Republicans differ over Medicaid expansion to provide more treatment and on the need for more law enforcement.
‘Nowhere’ is a hot place to brew beer in Maine
The state’s craft brew phenomenon isn’t slowing down; it’s branching out to rural communities where everyone knows your name.
Larger Maine brewers face tougher market than microbreweries
Allagash and Shipyard compete harder as regional beer makers in a crowded industry.
Births
NORTHERN SUN FAMILY HEALTH CARE Sigrid Leschefske, born May 14 to Ingrid and Griffin Leschefske of Bowdoinham. St. MARY’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Timothy David Hoover, born May 19 to Derek and Amy Hoover of Hartford. Grandparents are Tim Hoover and Sherry Albert of Brewer, David and Maria Edwards of Pownal and Angela Dow of Turner. […]
Events
NEW GLOUCESTER Community exhibit holds grand opening Saturday “New Gloucester From Then ‘Til Now… and Today: A Community Exhibit ” will have its formal grand opening from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the New Gloucester History Barn, 383 Intervale R0ad. (Route 231). The exhibit features the work of many members and friends who have […]
Community meals
MONDAY Free community breakfast, including eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast and pastries, as well as coffee, tea, juice and milk. Open to all. Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 29 Chestnut St., Camden. 542-0360. WEDNESDAY Free meal, Trinity Lutheran Church, 5 to 6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. 854-5653. THURSDAY Free community meal, 5:30 to […]
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