Adult use stores are prohibited.
January 2021
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Ruralist Lament: The curse of memory
This was the week of Maine’s annual Agricultural Trade Show; a week where in pre-plague times those with a “sense of humus” would journey to Augusta. We’d kick tires on manure spreaders, perhaps fondle the cables on logging winches, and attend programs focused on various farm/forest sectors. We’d confer about the latest invasive pest, get […]
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Meeting to be held to discuss marijuana retail stores in OOB
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A virtual Town Council Workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live to discuss the ordinance development for adult use marijuana retail stores in Old Orchard Beach. The virtual meeting link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88181323962?pwd=MWpkc3FjaHB6Y3l2V1JJR3hiZVd3Zz09, passcode: 046535 By iPhone one-tap dial +13017158592,,88181323962# or +13126266799,,88181323962# By Telephone, dial […]
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U.S. Cellular names Tabatha McKay vice president for New England
NEW HIRES U.S. Cellular has named Tabatha McKay area vice president and general manager of retail sales and operations for its New England region, a new role for the company in which McKay will lead sales and operations of both corporate-owned and agent retail locations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. McKay joined U.S. Cellular […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Guest column: With vaccines arriving, hope is here
Mid Coast Hospital is excited that we are now able to offer COVID-19 vaccination to eligible people in our community. With the Maine CDC’s recent guidance to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to people over 70 years of age, we have opened a large-scale regional vaccination clinic at Brunswick Parks & Recreation. Vaccination will be accessible […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Article misstates the facts about clean-energy project
I applaud the Portland Press Herald editorial board for editorializing in favor of the New England Clean Energy Connect corridor, which will bring 1,200 megawatts of clean energy to Maine and the New England power grid. Since that Feb. 24, 2019, editorial, three Maine and two federal regulatory agencies have exhaustively considered the proposal and […]
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Letter to the editor: Political polarization shows we need lessons in listening
A teacher friend of mine relayed a story where a student was held home from school on the presidential inauguration day because the class would be observing the ceremony, as they do for every inauguration. The reason for keeping the student home was based on the parent’s personal dissatisfaction with the outcome of the election. […]
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Eliot Cutler’s mansion sold to Bush family member for $7.6 million
The 2-time Maine gubernatorial candidate is downsizing, after selling the 15,000-square-foot oceanfront home in Cape Elizabeth to Jonathan Bush Jr.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford-Saco chamber announces annual business award winners
Six local businesses and organizations were recognized recently with awards during the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting, held virtually on Jan. 21. The annual award winners are chosen by the Chamber’s Executive Committee based on nominations received from members. The New Business of the Year Award was given to Gloss Hair Parlor, […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Commentary: Can Biden fix the vaccine mess? An expert says yes
When President Joe Biden was sworn in on Jan. 20, he inherited the raging COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most difficult crises any incoming president has ever faced. More than 400,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, and tens of thousands more will likely die before the virus is brought under control. Vaccines are the […]