It’s not just foster parents who are suffering – many stressed-out families feel the pain.
September 2018
Letter to the editor: Sen. King epitomizes Maine’s best qualities
I am writing to express my support for our independent senator, Angus King, who is up for re-election Nov. 6. He stands tall among so many others presently serving in the Senate. By personal example, he is a man of integrity, honesty and enormous energy. He has again made a commitment to the state of […]
Letter to the editor: President’s chief of staff disregards oath of honor
A couple of questions for Gen. John Kelly, chief of staff to the president: Was the oath you swore to uphold when you joined the military similar to the oath that I swore to uphold? If so, sir, how can you sleep at night, aiding and abetting a person driving our country to disaster? Climate […]
Letter to the editor: Mills would be refreshing after LePage and Trump
Any eligible Maine voter who has had enough of the LePage and Trump wrecking-ball administrations must not sit out the upcoming November elections. The last thing we need is another governor who requires on-the-job training. We’ve seen what that is like, and it’s another reason why Democrat Janet Mills will provide the leadership our Legislature […]
Letter to the editor: Clean and independent, Hayes merits your vote
Maine voters face a simple choice this November. Vote for positive change that stimulates progress for us all or vote to reinforce the divisive status quo and limit the opportunities for our state’s growth. It’s time to make a switch. I am voting for independent candidate Terry Hayes for governor. She is the change-maker in […]
Letter to the editor: Kavanaugh won’t do justice for all
The rights of women are at stake.
High stakes as 2-month sprint to Election Day begins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of Congress and the future of Donald Trump’s presidency are on the line as the primary season closes this week, jump-starting a two-month sprint to Election Day that will test Democrats’ ability to harness opposition to Trump and determine whether the Republican president can get his supporters to the polls. For […]
Biddeford Tigers open youth football season
BIDDEFORD — The youth football season kicked off Sunday at Redmond Field at Rotary Park in Biddeford with a full slate of games. The Biddeford Tigers hosted South Portland to open the season and hundreds of parents ands supporters turned out to cheer on the youth teams as they embarked on a new year. Games […]
Rock & Roll Oldies Benefit Dance returning to Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — The 15th “Oldies Benefit Dance” is scheduled from 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Eagle’s Hall, 57 Birch St. in Biddeford. Ticket sales are limited to 250 and going fast. The proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. To date the dances have raised more than $48,600 […]
Red Sox avoid sweep against Astros
Boston blows a four-run lead, then wins it in the ninth on an RBI single by Mitch Moreland.