With a social worker on staff, a library is uniquely positioned to connect patrons with mental health and other services.
2019
Posted inJournal Tribune
Portland council delays new fee for makers of alcoholic beverages
The Portland City Council voted Monday to postpone new licensing rules and fees for breweries, wineries and distilleries until November to allow city officials to meet with business owners caught off guard by the changes. The delay comes after brewery owners complained they were blindsided by the manufacturing license fee, which was part of the city […]
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Robert Koehler: The strongest people on the planet
“Send her back! Send her back!” The chant: Is it merely a case study in collective stupidity or is it a signal of rising fascism? When I look at the viral video — the latest manifestation of Trumpism and the freeing of good old American racism from the constraints of political correctness — I can’t […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: As mayor, Snyder will help create shared vision for Portland
“Any conversation that isn’t about a shared vision is a waste of time.” – Peter Spear, Spear Strategy I’m writing this letter to ask Portland residents to vote Kate Snyder for mayor this fall. Kate brings her leadership experience and talent for facilitation to a City Council that seems eager for a new direction. She […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Lobstermen threatened with the extinction of their way of life
Before imposing new rules, study whether there is a relationship between right whale deaths and fishing gear.
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
Robert “Bob” MacKinnon
WEST BATH – Robert “Bob” MacKinnon of West Bath died on Aug. 13, 2019. He was born on March 23, 1934, in Boston, to Mary and Malcolm MacKinnon. He passed away at home in his favorite spot overlooking the New Meadows River, surrounded by his wife, Darlene and his four daughters, Lorna MacKinnon (Joe) of […]
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Letter to the editor: Return of treasured bracelet lifts its owner’s spirits
Sometimes it is very hard, in this uncivil time, to find a reason to believe in the goodness of people. I found a reason last Friday. My family celebrated my sister’s 65th birthday on Aug. 8 in Portland with dinner at Otto’s, followed by a trip through the Renys store on the way to the […]
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Assault, drunk driving among Biddeford Police Log items
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from July 21 to July 31, 2019: • Dominique N. Wilson, 31, of Biddeford, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. • Monica M. DeVincent, 42, of Natick, Massachusetts, was arrested for unlawful possession of a scheduled drug. • Shelley A. Chartier, 49, of […]
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Arundel Historical Society announces Heritage Day 2019 events
ARUNDEL — The Arundel Historical Society will be hosting its 7th Annual Heritage Day on Sept. 14 at the society’s North Chapel Common. This event is an annual gathering of the Arundel community to showcase its people and history, with food, music, craft demonstrations, and games for the kids. There will be quilters, spinners, a rope […]
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