Mainers deserve a senator who represents their values, not the values of of President Trump. Yet Susan Collins is doing everything in her power to protect a compromised and corrupt president. The Mueller report laid bare the president’s obstruction of justice. He offered pardons in exchange for lying to the special counsel. He directly ordered […]
2019
Posted inTimes Record
Rising cost threatens Brunswick recycling program
BRUNSWICK — There’s a tough financial reality for recycling programs across the country: earning less on the sale of materials and paying more to process what residents put in their recycling bins. Brunswick isn’t immune to the national trend. Town Manager John Eldridge’s municipal budget proposal would change the way the town’s recyclables are processed […]
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Life Unwound: Yes means no, no means yes
On a trip years ago, I told pals, “I’ll stay by myself today while you tour Paris.” Shocked, they asked, “You won’t visit the Louvre?” Tired from the go-go-go, running here and there, I said, “right.” Without second thoughts, I said no to more busy-ness and yes to time alone. This year, I did the […]
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Surprise threat from Trump to raise tariffs sinks stocks
Markets fell sharply after President Trump issued a surprise threat to raise tariffs on Chinese goods — just as talks to end the longstanding trade conflict appeared to be winding down.
Posted inTimes Record
Uncertain future for ‘super’ seaweed after court ruling
PORTLAND — Maine’s seaweed business has grown like a weed in recent years, with proponents touting it as both a “superfood” and an economic generator for the rural state — but the industry is now facing sticky new restrictions. Maine has a long tradition of seaweed harvesting, in which the algae is gathered for a […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Harry and Meghan welcome the newest British royal baby – a boy
Prince Harry’s wife Meghan went into labor with their first child Monday morning.
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Freeport climate change presentation is this evening
FREEPORT — The public is invited to a presentation titles “Climate Change in Our Community: Impacts and Response.” The panel discussion will a part of Freeport Conservation Trust’s Annual Meeting taking place on this evening, 7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. “We are seeing effects of climate change locally: Casco Bay is warmer, sea level is […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Biddeford Adopt a Park program in full swing
BIDDEFORD — On a warm Saturday morning, about 10 University of New England students who just finished their first year of medical school spent their first day after the semester were weeding, raking and picking up trash at Biddeford’s Mechanics Park, located at the intersection of Main and Water streets. For the past several years, […]
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Maine Water Company files application for parent firm’s merger
BIDDEFORD — Maine Water Company has filed a new application for reorganization with the Maine Public Utilities Commission for approval of a proposed merger of its parent company, Connecticut Water Service, with SJW Group. Company officials say that the application shows the merger will be of benefit to Maine Water customers, employees and the communities it […]
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Firefighter, sheriff’s deputy bring homeowner in wheelchair to safety
WATERBORO — A firefighter and a sheriff’s deputy brought a man in a wheelchair to safety Sunday evening after a fire started in the kitchen of his home at 117 Lake Sherburne Road in Waterboro. The 6 p.m. fire was quickly extinguished, said Waterboro Fire Chief Matthew Bors. The homeowner was taken to the hospital […]