NORTH BERWICK — Ada May (Jellerson) Newhall. In the morning of Aug. 18, 2018, Ada heard the gentle call of her savior. She took his hand and quietly left us all. She was born on March 16, 1926 in Sanford; daughter of Wilbur and Ada (Gowen) Jellerson and a graduate of Sanford High School. Ada May worked […]
2018
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Patriots cut veteran WR Kenny Britt
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England waived Kenny Britt on Wednesday, ending the wide receiver’s underwhelming stay with the Patriots. Despite losing Danny Amendola in free agency and knowing Julian Edelman will be suspended for the first four games of the regular season, the Patriots let go of the 29-year-old Britt, who was with his […]
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Koepka looking to put a great finish on a great year
PARAMUS, N.J. — The majors are done for the year. Brooks Koepka is not. Koepka is one week removed from winning the PGA Championship which, to go along with his second straight U.S. Open title, gives him a sensational season by anyone’s standards. Tiger Woods called Koepka a lock to win PGA Tour player of […]
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Our View: Manafort, Cohen cases expose lax enforcement
Some lawbreakers are treated with zero tolerance, but criminals in white collars get a pass.
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Bill Nemitz: Amid continuing scandal, the Catholic Church loses touch with its flock
The report of widespread abuse by priests in several Pennsylvania dioceses widens the gap between the Church that is and the one Catholics thought they knew.
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Letter to the editor: Save birth control insurance coverage by keeping Kavanaugh off Supreme Court
Oftentimes, when I didn’t have health care, I knew that I could go to Planned Parenthood for birth control. As a teenager, that’s where I went to ensure I wouldn’t get pregnant. Birth control allowed me to go to school and college and get my master’s and find the best time to create a family. […]
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Letter to the editor: Provide vital home care in Maine by casting your vote for Question 1
I’ve been an in-home caregiver for about three years. I’ve seen clients forced to move into nursing homes that provide a higher level of care than they need, simply because they reached their Medicare limit for in-home care. I’ve also seen people spend down their life’s savings, even lose the homes they wanted to leave […]
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Letter to the editor: Sense of community makes Chenette a state senator worthy of re-election
I’m a young adult growing up in a tight-knit, small town on the coast of Maine, and a sense of community means everything to me and my way of life. That’s why I’ll be voting to re-elect state Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, in November, because he is a leader who not only represents my interests […]
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Letter to the editor: Ethical, inspiring McNamara is right pick for Maine House District 21
In November, I will cast my vote for Democrat Kelcy Greer McNamara to represent me in the Maine House for District 21. Kelcy has my support because she is an effective leader and an incredibly hard worker. She is exceptional at collaborating with others, which is clear when one views her professional career, and it […]
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Letter to the editor: A lot can be done locally to reduce water and air pollution
Oh, to be young again! I was so proud of 8-year-old Phoebe MacDonald, the young person who recently caught the ear of Portland city officials. Our city manager, Jon Jennings, stopped the use of plastic straws at the City Hall cafe, based on her concerns for the health of Casco Bay. I am just a […]
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