SANFORD – Camping brings thoughts of sunny, relaxing days, starry nights, and campfires. For those who pitch a tent or haul an RV, it means bringing everything with you, from pots and pans to towels and sleeping bags or bed linens, personal items and much more. For those who desire a get away that provides […]
2019
Chenette appointed to Climate Council working group
AUGUSTA — Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, has been appointed to serve on the Maine Climate Council’s coastal and marine working group by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash. The working group will study and make recommendations regarding the effects of climate change on Maine’s coast and marine resources, according to as press release issued by the […]
Memorial lacrosse game honors Freeport teen who died in river accident
FREEPORT — A charity lacrosse game to benefit the family of a Freeport High School student who died this month in an accident on the Saco River in Buxton attracted about 1,000 people Sunday afternoon, including dozens of high school and college lacrosse players from across the state, New England and elsewhere. The memorial lacrosse […]
Driver dies in South Berwick crash
A South Berwick man died Saturday after his motor vehicle crashed into a tree in the vicinity of 60 Knights Pond Road in South Berwick. In a press release posted on its Facebook page Sunday, the South Berwick Police Department identified the victim as Brian G. Day, 56. Police said Day may have experienced a […]
Intense questioning fails to pierce CMP explanation: ‘The usage is the usage’
The usage is the usage. That cryptic phrase has emerged as a mantra for beleaguered customer service managers at Central Maine Power. It also sums up the major point of contention, nearly two years after CMP launched a new billing system that triggered thousand of complaints, protracted investigations at the Public Utilities Commission and a […]
Letter to the editor: Rule contains cruel trick for immigrants
Regarding the new “public charge” rules that would deny permanent status to immigrants who use public services: It’s worth noting that while they say they exclude the school lunch program, in fact the only way students qualify for free and reduced lunch is for their parents to apply for food stamps and/or fill in a […]
Sanford on Tap
Sanford on Tap was a time to sample craft beer, chow down at a food truck – and enjoy some family time on Saturday. The annual event took place at Goodall Park. Here, Margo Cassidy, 1, practices her skill stacking wood as her family members, up from Massachusetts for the day to visit with friends, […]
No tuition increase at Maine’s community colleges this fall
AUGUSTA — Tuition at Maine’s seven community colleges is unchanged this fall, part of an ongoing commitment to keep student costs as low as possible. Tuition for Maine students remains at $94 a credit hour. For a full-time student taking 30 credits, the annual cost of tuition and fees will average $3,620, the lowest in […]
Dozens of unexpected students from migrant surge force Portland-area schools to adjust
Some districts say they’re mostly prepared but at least one – Brunswick – may need to hire more teachers.
Letter to the editor: Assault weapons ban’s opponents share guilt
The veiled encouragement toward racism and violence by Donald Trump at his alleys has surely attributed to the increase in mass carnage by white supremacist over the past two and a half years. I would go one step further and lay all the killings by assault type weapons since 2004 directly on the door step […]
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