Health care experts say the number of unvaccinated children may fuel outbreaks such as those that occurred in the Kennebunks and Arundel in September.
October 2018
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Letter to the editor: Candidates should present goals, not jabs, in TV ads
I think that I speak for most of the public right now regarding all of the political ads on TV for the upcoming election, regardless of your political party. I have a novel idea: Instead of bashing each other and saying things that very often are not true, why not just have the candidates present […]
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Letter to the editor: It’s no big surprise Nikki Haley is resigning
Now that President Trump can add comedian to his resume, it comes as no surprise that Nikki Haley is resigning as ambassador to the United Nations. She’s been quite quiet lately. How many presidents get laughed at on stage at the United Nations? Not many. Carroll Hansen Parsonsfield
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Letter to the editor: As effort to combat gun violence continues, too much is at stake to elect Moody
On the one-year anniversary of the horrific Las Vegas shooting that killed 58 people, I attended an event at York High School featuring gubernatorial candidates Janet Mills, Terry Hayes and Alan Caron. They shared the stage with six thoughtful, well-prepared students, who asked questions all relevant to a Mainer’s quality of life. Two of the […]
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Letter to the editor: Elder coalition commends U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
The bipartisan 3,000-member national Elder Justice Coalition commends U.S. Sen. Susan Collins for her sponsorship of the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act – S.3594. The coalition worked closely with Sen. Collins, and a key motivation for this bill was to honor philanthropist Brooke Astor, a part-time resident of Maine who was a victim of elder […]
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Letter to the editor: There is no excuse for abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Public Pancake Breakfast in Kennebunkport
Public Pancake Breakfast in Kennebunkport Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 to 10 a.m. American Legion Post 159 Route 9(across from the police station) Menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, juice and coffee. All You Can Eat! All are welcome! Donations appreciated at the door. All Veterans eat free. For more information, call 967-2400
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Hammond, Provencher vie for York County Register of Deeds
ALFRED — A high school teacher with a background in public health and and a senior title insurance underwriter are each vying to become York County’s next register of deeds. Science teacher Republican Michael Provencher and title insurance underwriter Democrat Nancy Hammond are each looking to fill the position currently held by Democrat Debra Anderson, […]
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Saco River Art League hosts ‘Art is Community’ event
Saco River Art League is hosting “Art is Community” with an Opening Reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. “Art is Community” is a regional, juried show and sale of art and fine crafts. A children’s art table will […]
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Scarborough outslugs Bonny Eagle to earn bye
Scarborough junior quarterback Chase Cleary tries to elude the tackle of Bonny Eagle senior Will Whyte as Scots junior Alex Dyer gives chase during the teams’ contest Friday night. The defending Class A champion Red Storm outscored Bonny Eagle, 48-35, to end the regular season 6-1. Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Press Herald photos. More photos […]