LYMAN — The town of Lyman is looking to enlist the help of a real estate agent to sell the former Cousens School property. The town is seeking proposals from real estate agencies to enter into a contract with the town to provide services to market and sell the Cousens School property at 382 Goodwins […]
2019
King takes oath for second term as York County Sheriff
ALFRED — After being sworn in for his second term in ceremonies at the York County Sheriff’s Office on New Year’s Day, York County Sheriff William L. King Jr. said increases in the number of contracts that provide deputy policing services to specific communities is paying off. “Our community members are noticing the effectiveness of […]
Two face federal prison for supplying drug that resulted in death
PORTLAND — Two suspects accused of supplying fentanyl and needles to a man who injected the drug and died several days later are each poised to plead guilty to drug charges in federal court. Earl Cormier, 39, of Biddeford, is scheduled to plead guilty Thursday morning to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, while Suzanne Cormier, 37, […]
Richard A. Martin
BIDDEFORD — Richard A. Martin, 71, of Biddeford, passed away early Monday morning on Dec. 31, 2018, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born in Biddeford on Feb. 28, 1947, a son of Edgar and Elizabeth (Dubois) Martin. Earlier, Richard was employed by Biddeford Box Company for 10 years. Later, he worked […]
Former Broncos coach Joseph set to interview for Bengals job
CINCINNATI — Former Broncos head coach Vance Joseph will interview for Cincinnati’s job this week as the Bengals begin their search for Marvin Lewis’ replacement. Joseph will be in Cincinnati on Thursday and Friday to talk to owner Mike Brown and members of the front office. The Bengals’ familiarity with Joseph works in his favor. […]
Daryl Dragon, Captain of Captain & Tennille, dead at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Daryl Dragon, the cap-wearing “Captain” of Captain & Tennille who teamed with then-wife Toni Tennille on such easy listening hits as “Love Will Keep Us Together” and “Muskrat Love,” died Wednesday. He was 76. Dragon died of renal failure at a hospice in Prescott, Arizona, according to spokesman Harlan Boll. Tennille […]
William Marston Dolloff
Bath – William Marston Dolloff, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was born in Topsham, ME on February 17,1924, the son of William and Amy Dolloff. He was a WWII veteran. William worked at the A&P for thirty five years and at BIW for seventeen years. He was married to Jane Dolloff […]
MaineWire: The costs of universal pre-K are not worth the benefits
It is no secret that the Mills administration and legislative Democrats are planning to launch a big push for a universal pre-K program this year. Universal pre-K has been on progressives’ wishlist for a long time, and they just might have the votes in the legislature to make it a reality in Maine. In the next few […]
Let ‘Boys Scouts’ remain ‘Boy Scouts’
Editor, I have chosen to talk to you about the decision to rename the Boy Scouts of America to “Scouts of America” on the first of the new year with the intention of letting girls join as well. I disagree with this decision. Being a Boy Scout myself, there are multiple ways I can see […]
Respect opponents’ core beliefs and values key to compromise
Editor, In response to columnist Gordon Weil’s call for more compromise and less partisanship. It depends upon the conditions of the compromise. It is always possible to negotiate a compromise on certain issues and policies; however, asking an opponent to betray his/her fundamental core principles in pursuit of “bi-partisanship” is unreasonable and disingenuous. It should […]
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