YORK BEACH — More than 350 residents from the York County area joined the Maine Beaches Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease on Saturday, Sept. 15, at the York Beach Ball Field in the heart of York Beach. Participants raised more than $80,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. Fundraising for the Walk to End […]
September 2018
Stonyfield Organic is Working with South Portland to Organically Maintain Bug Light Park
Stonyfield Organic Yogurt has taken on their biggest mission yet to help communities convert playing fields and parks to be organically maintained.
Letter: Re-elect McCreight in House District 51
Rep. Joyce “Jay” McCreight, D-Harpswell, is running for her third term in House District 51 (Harpswell, West Bath and East Brunswick). Jay is hardworking and well-informed and I am proud to have her as my representative. Because she listens so well, she is keenly aware of what Mainers need and has been instrumental in sponsoring […]
Letter: Elect Yarmouth independent Welsh
We are excited to share our bipartisan support of independent Dennis Welsh for state representative in House District 47. In our own individual capacities, we have worked with Dennis for a local business and also collaborated with him on local issues. Dennis is a bridge builder, a communicator, a listener, and an honest problem solver. […]
Letter: Re-elect Breen to the state Senate
Please join me in supporting state Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, for re-election. As a retired teacher I especially value Breen’s efforts on behalf of students, teachers and schools. As a senator she has worked hard to increase financial resources for public education without increasing income tax. She voted to repeal the burdensome state mandate for […]
Letter: Sanborn should be Scarborough's senator
I am a small business owner raising a family. I have questioned if our representation in Augusta has adequately met the needs of Scarborough residents. Perhaps it is time for a change. I’m impressed with Dr. Linda Sanborn. Linda is dually focused on strengthening Maine’s public schools, as well as addressing the needs of seniors. […]
Letter: Falmouth library trustees urge voters' support
The board of trustees of Falmouth Memorial Library would like to thank the Town Council for voting to put a bond referendum to meet unexpected costs in the library expansion project on the November ballot. We were shocked to find out that construction costs had recently escalated dramatically on our project and across the state. […]
Lawmakers consider delay of Kavanaugh vote until his accuser is heard
Sen. Jeff Flake, a Republican member of the Judiciary Committee, urges the panel not to act immediately on the Supreme Court nominee.
Strong start continues for local squads-Portland edition
With teammate Eric Mukwa cheering him on, Portland’s Anselmo Tela scores a goal at Cheverus during the teams’ 2-2 tie last week. Cheverus’ Sophia Pompeo splits a pair of Biddeford defenders during the Tigers’ 2-1 win last week. Waynflete’s Anna Wildes runs at last week’s four-team cross country meet at Greely. The Flyers were third […]
Sunday’s college roundup: St. Joseph’s, UMaine remain perfect in field hockey
Both teams have 7-0 records after collecting victories.