The Mousam Way Land Trust will hold a public forum to present and discuss three topics of interest at the North Parish Congregational Church Vestry on Oct. 17 at 7 pm. The land trust’s plan for the Pence Community Ecology Center at the new McKeon Environmental Reserve will be revealed. Kevin McKeon will recount the recent search […]
October 2018
Column: Busch loss raises questions about NASCAR officiating
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Kurt Busch is not the most sympathetic figure. When he loses a race he was one turn away from winning because he ran out of gas, few likely felt sorry for him. Then came his post-race assessment in which he criticized NASCAR for blowing two calls that led to him being short […]
Bills QB Allen week to week with injured throwing arm
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — An injury to rookie starter Josh Allen’s throwing arm leaves the Buffalo Bills with two less-than-ideal options as potential Plan Bs. Their first involves handing the job back to turnover-prone backup Nathan Peterman, who has thrown four interceptions in two appearances this season, and 10 overall in seven games, including playoffs. […]
Girdles and socket wrenches: Sears was the Amazon of its day
Before there was Amazon — or, for that matter, Home Depot or Walmart or Kmart — there was Sears. From its beginnings as a mail-order watch business in Minneapolis 132 years ago, the company grew to become America’s everything-under-one-roof store and the biggest retailer in the world. For generations of Americans, the brick-like Sears, Roebuck […]
Lee Wishing: Mud-pie Joy and the College Decision
Joy, real meaningful joy, should be the most important consideration when choosing a college. What about getting a good job? Don’t worry, rewarding employment will follow the pursuit of divine joy. I’ve been working at my alma mater for 24 years and my latest role has been in admissions. In other words, I am a […]
Mid Coast launches specialty care for those with serious illness
BRUNSWICK — Midcoast residents diagnosed with serious illness now have comprehensive palliative care available in an office setting. Mid Coast Palliative Care opened on Oct. 1 at 81 Medical Center Drive in Brunswick on the Mid Coast Hospital campus. Services offered by Mid Coast Palliative Care include pain management associated with serious illness, emotional and […]
Helen Furbish
Bath – Helen Furbish, 69, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Portland on October 21, 1948, the daughter of Bernard and Mary (Cole) Reinholdsten She attended Portland schools and was employed at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath for 30 years retiring in 2017. On June 7, 1997 she […]
Biddeford Historical Society appreciates great gift
Editor, Recently the Biddeford Historical Society accepted the donation of a microfilm reader/printer with another outstanding gift — microfilm reels containing the birth, marriage and death records of 84 parishes in the Province of Quebec. Undoubtedly these files will be of great interest to our community. Nancy Auclair of Saco donated her collection to the […]
Thanks for supporting Arundel Heritage Day
Editor, The Arundel Historical Society held its 6th Annual Heritage Day on Sept. 15 ,2018. After a foggy morning the sun came out and created a beautiful day for families and friends on our North Chapel Common. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the folks who made it a success. […]
Habitat grateful for generous donation
Editor, Habitat for Humanity of York County would like to thank Poland Spring for donating bottled water to “Walk to Raise the Roof in Springvale” to help raise funds for the new home on Kirk Street. Poland Spring generously donated bottled water to ensure walkers stayed healthy and hydrated for the event. Drinking fluids is […]
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