A tractor trailer jack-knifed on Route 111 in Arundel near Cloutier’s Motor Sports at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, blocking both lanes of traffic on the heavily-traveled highway. After determining there was no injury, York County Sheriff’s Office deputies requested Arundel Fire and Rescue and Arundel highway personnel to help deal with the significant traffic […]
2019
Posted inJournal Tribune
Arundel assault suspect allegedly slugs deputy
ARUNDEL — A local man who allegedly assaulted a woman and was later accused of punching a York County Sheriff’s Office deputy in the face on Tuesday evening was released from jail after posting $600 bail on Wednesday morning. The deputy deployed his stun gun and took Cody Rich, 27, into custody, said York County […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Spreading disease is not a religious right
The idea, as propounded in a letter of May 5, that there is a religious exemption to allow people to spread disease, while those who would be subjected to this threat have no rights, is patently absurd. And, to suggest that there is a philosophy that permits such selfishness offers a philosophy that is both […]
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Don’t want your kid vaccinated? Just play the ‘God card’
The debate over the ‘religious exemption’ to Maine’s mandatory vaccination law is starting to sound like an old ‘Seinfield’ episode.
Posted inJournal Tribune
‘A mural with a mission’ in works for Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — Pat Perry describes himself on his website as an artist who “writes and makes pictures through careful and cautious observation.” The Michigan–based artist has traveled all over the country taking photographs, drawing images and painting large murals that reflect his sense of observation. Later this month, Perry will be coming to Biddeford, to […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
New abstract mural adds a dash of color to Portland’s historic Old Port
Will Sears’ mural overlooking Tommy’s Park is replacing a popular 1985 trompe l’oeil painting that depicted elements of an old post office and City Hall.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Advocates warn of gaps in Maine’s gambling addiction program
Mental health advocates warn that Maine does not have enough resources to address gambling addiction as state lawmakers seriously consider expanding gaming options to include betting on professional sports. The state spends just pennies per person on awareness campaigns and treatment for gambling disorders, a fraction of the budget to address alcohol and drug abuse […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
After months of turmoil, Ogunquit residents to vote on recall
OGUNQUIT — After months of political discord that has spilled out of town hall and onto social media, Ogunquit voters will head to the polls Thursday to decide if three select board members will be recalled from office. The town’s first recall election targets Chairman Charles “Bunky” Waite and board members Madeline Mooney and Robert […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Obituaries
Casey James Main
WISCASSET – The Main family announces with great sadness the loss of Casey James Main, 36, of Wiscasset. He died on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Casey was born on July 26, 1982 in Damariscotta to James and Judith (Cederlund) Main and his big brother, Chris. He graduated from Wiscasset High School in the year 2000. […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the editor: Student voting rights were established long ago
It is difficult to understand why after over 47 years, the issue of college student voting rights is still being challenged. In 1971, I was a student at the University of Maine Portland-Gorham, and challenged the town of Gorham to allow me the right to vote in the 1972 elections. The Gorham Board of Voter […]
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