Editor, Voting is a right given to citizens in the U.S. 18 years and older. While it’s been a few years since I voted in my first election, the novelty hasn’t worn off. This election season, AARP has launched a campaign to “Be the Difference,” encouraging us older Americans to get out and vote. It […]
October 2018
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Charities are facing a crisis, but there’s help
Editor, For centuries, people have been donating to charity, supporting the causes and organizations most important to them. Sadly, charities are facing a crisis now—the number of people giving to charity is shrinking. Most charities rely on individual giving to survive. A new bill recently introduced in Congress, called the Everyday Philanthropist Act, helps make giving […]
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Core values highlight Thornton Academy homecoming weekend
Editor, Once again, it’s Homecoming weekend at Thornton Academy! Homecoming reconnects alumni, parents, and friends to TA, reminding us of the special place Thornton Academy holds in our hearts, and I invite our entire community to celebrate with us. At Thornton Academy we work daily to instill in our students the school’s core values of […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Carmen E. Cantara
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Carmen E. Cantara, 73, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away early Friday morning on Oct. 12, 2018, at home. She was born in Biddeford on July 17, 1945, a daughter of Leandre and Margaret (Skillings) Morin. She graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School, Class of 1964. Carmen was co-owner of Phil’s […]
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Portland man, 77, who helped run major Maine’s biggest gambling ring operation avoids prison
A Portland man who helped run what authorities are calling Maine’s largest illegal gambling operation will not go to prison. William Flynn, 77, pleaded guilty in June in U.S. District Court in Portland. The crime – one federal charge of unlawful gambling – could have resulted in a prison sentence of up to five years. He was […]
Posted inTimes Record
Food Council to benefit from brewery
BRUNSWICK, ME — The Merrymeeting Food Council is Flight Deck Brewery’s featured organization during October’s “Brews for a Cause” event in Brunswick on Wednesday, from 4-8 p.m. The Merrymeeting Food Council is a collaborative network of farms, fisheries, businesses, nonprofits, government and individuals working to advance the food system in the 14 towns surrounding Merrymeeting […]
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5K Walk, Run assists Grahamtastic Connection
SPRINGVALE – The annual 5K run and walk to benefit Grahamtastic Connection, steps off from the Nasson Community Center, 457 Main St., on Oct. 21. Grahamtastic Connection, founded by Springvale resident Leslie Morissette. provides free laptops. Ipads, robots and internet access to seriously ill children for educational purposes. The kids’ run run steps off at […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
The case for voting Republican
We live in a great democracy and yet, even with constant urging to “get out and vote,” rarely do we see voter turnouts that reach 50% of the eligible electorate. Why don’t people vote? Or, maybe it is the corollary argument – why do people vote? Let’s look at avoiders first. Sadly, perhaps almost tragically, […]
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50th anniversary: Paul and Shirley Lessard
TOPSHAM — Paul and Shirley Lessard of Topsham will be observing their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 6. Paul worked as chief of police for Topsham and with the Maine State Police, while Shirley’s occupation was with the civil service and as a mother. They are both retired. Their 11 children include Paula Lessard of […]
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Amelia Giatas
SACO — Surrounded by her family, Amelia Daoutakos (Danton) Giatas, 86, of Saco, died at home on Oct. 15, 2018. She was born in Biddeford on June 25, 1932, the daughter of Vasilios Daoutakos and Demetra (Kargakos) Daoutakos. The youngest of 10 children, Amelia was nicknamed Molly by her oldest sister and the name stuck. […]
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