ST. ALBANS, Vt. — Alan “Mike” Plaisted, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, passed away on April 26, 2019, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine to Leigh and Pearl Plaisted. Mike grew up on the University of Maine campus in Orono, and graduated with a […]
2019
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Metro seeks more money from towns to fuel Breez bus service
With federal backing expected to run out, Yarmouth, Freeport and Brunswick will have to pay more to keep the popular express commuter service running to their communities.
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Michelle Singletary: Enough with the destination weddings
Rethink an over-the-top celebration that requires your guests to go into debt so that they can share your special day.
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Obituaries
Suzanne E. Wilhelm
BATH – Suzanne E. Wilhelm, 68, of Washington Street, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019, at her residence. She was born in Utica, Mich., on Feb. 21, 1951, a daughter of Charles and Florence Hayes. Suzanne graduated from St. Lawrence Catholic School in Michigan. On Dec. 18, 1971, she married Scott S. Wilhelm and they […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Michael R. Bedard
BIDDEFORD — Michael R. Bedard, 63, of Biddeford, died Saturday, April 27, 2019, at his home. He was born Nov. 18, 1955 in Biddeford a son of Adrien and Claire (Souliere) Bedard. He was educated and graduated at Biddeford High School in 1975. Michael enjoyed dancing to a variety of music, especially Lawrence Welk and Polka. […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Dental-care gap needs to be filled
It’s hard to afford preventive work on a limited income – and as each year goes by, the problems get worse, and more costly to fix.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine should lead in phasing toxins out of food packaging
As a species, we seem to be spectacularly resistant to the cautionary lessons of history. Humans began using lead several thousand years ago. But we are still trying to address the use of lead in close proximity to children today. All of the man-made chemicals in use today have a siren song similar to that […]
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Letter to the editor: Online learning key to helping grow skilled Maine workforce
Re: ” ‘Access is the thing’: Online learning really clicks with students in Maine” (April 7, Page A1): Thank you for shining a spotlight on the growing opportunities for Mainers to participate in online college classes and degree completion. Such classes are ideal for many learners, including nontraditional college students who are already busy with […]
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Letter to the editor: Nonprofit helping newcomers build a financial future in Maine
I wish to acknowledge the excellent Maine Voices column April 20 by David Libby, president of Town & Country Federal Credit Union, which focused upon April being Financial Literacy Month. As executive director of ProsperityME, I want to thank both Mr. Libby and the Portland Press Herald for bringing this important issue to the attention […]
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Letter to the editor: Cap drugmakers’ profits by allowing importation
Re: “Proposed Maine drug-price caps would stall health care advances” (April 23, Page A5): I find it inappropriate for the commentators (William Smith and Adam Crepeau) to compare life-saving medications to large pickup trucks. Wow. What currently happens is that those who cannot afford the higher-end trucks find something used, or a more affordable option, […]
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