There are, at the moment, two dozen candidates for governor in Maine. It’s entirely possible that Maine’s next governor will be elected with the support of less than a third of the voters. The number and diversity of candidates should be a cause for celebration, as a reflection of the growing interest in making Maine […]
2018
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Kennebunk High School Honor Roll
KENNEBUNK — Administrators at Kennebunk High School have announced the top academic performers achieving distinction on the school’s honor roll for the second quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. In order to qualify for the KHS Honor Roll, students must have a 2 or higher on the Guiding Principles. FRESHMEN High Honors: Nicholas Albaum, Jack […]
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Bow Wow Film Festival to celebrate ‘all things dog’
BIDDEFORD — Man’s best friend has earned that distinction for a reason and soon area residents will be able to pay tribute to all things pooch when the Bow Wow Film Festival makes a stop in the city. Now in its third year, the Bow Wow Film Festival, which describes itself as an “innovative, traveling […]
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Extra effort propels Biddeford grad to business success
BIDDEFORD — Ethan Scott has never been afraid of hard work and putting in the extra effort required to complete a project has never intimidated him. The native of Biddeford has combined his love of architecture with higher education and a tireless work ethic to make his dream of creating a successful business become a […]
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Sanford hosts birthday party to mark 250th
SANFORD — Residents were festive on Tuesday as they turned out to mark a special day in Sanford’s history. It was a birthday party — and just the beginning of a slew of events planned for throughout 2018 — Sanford’s 250th year of incorporation. The evening program was marked by a musket salute by […]
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Aug. 15 completion date for most of new Sanford High
SANFORD — Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center is on track to open Aug. 15, setting in motion the next steps in a series of events that will lead to three other projects — two retrofits and an renovation and addition. When all are complete in 2020, Sanford will have the new high school […]
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Arundel, Kennebunk pass proposal for combined emergency shelter
KENNEBUNK — Selectmen in Arundel and Kennebunk have approved an emergency shelter initiative that would create a combined emergency shelter for Arundel, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. To move forward, the Kennebunkport Board of Selectmen, as well as the RSU 21 School Board of Directors, must also approve the memorandum of understanding that includes a shelter for […]
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Lyman seeking bids for Cousens School renovation
LYMAN — The town is currently seeking bids to renovate the former Cousens Memorial School to be used as a town hall. The 10,000-square-foot building at 382 Goodwins Mills Road was last used as a school in 2007, and was acquired by the town in 2008. Residents in November voted to allow the town to […]
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Trump calls for quick action on school safety, guns BC
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Congress should act quickly on gun laws as he convened lawmakers at the White House and pushed for tougher background checks, better school safety and more mental health resources to prevent shootings. “We can’t wait and play games and nothing gets done,” Trump said as he […]
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More lobbyists, lawmakers demand change at Maine statehouse
AUGUSTA — More female lobbyists and lawmakers came forward Wednesday to publicly share their stories of sexual harassment at the Maine Statehouse. The lobbyists said the Legislature must empower victims and change a culture where lewd behavior, suggestive looks and unwanted touches are too common. Several testified in support of a bill that would mandate […]