(Writer’s note: I had a friend help me with this letter. But every sentiment is mine. I hope they are yours, too.) I stand accused of racism for a comment that was not racist. I question the motives of the accusers, but since I don’t know what is in their hearts, I’ll put that aside. […]
January 2021
Posted inBusiness
In fight over GameStop, smaller investors outduel big funds
In the David and Goliath saga that has been captivating and confusing Wall Street recently, Goliath has fallen.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gattine selected to lead Democratic State Committee
The governor lauds the former state legislator and Westbrook city councilor as a “compassionate and effective leader.”
Posted inAmerican Journal
Fickett named Gorham Fire and Rescue chief
Ken Fickett, a 47-year veteran with the department, is the right person for the job, the former chief says.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Homing pigeons are coo-l, local enthusiasts say
Homing pigeon owners in Westbrook and Sebago would like to see more people get involved in the hobby and sport.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Virus will kill many more, White House projects as briefings resume
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham high school closed due to COVID-19 outbreak
Mt. Ararat High School has been shut down and students will be remote learning until they can return on Feb. 8.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Police to amp up domestic violence work
A new grant will pay for additional training and an advocacy position to aid the police departments fight against domestic violence.
Posted inNation & World, News
Senior citizens left in tears as Philadelphia let ‘college kids’ distribute vaccines
The group also quietly switched to a for-profit model and added a privacy policy that would allow it to sell users’ personal data.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Report shows significant lack of quality child care in rural Maine communities
The effects of this need are far-reaching, but a statewide effort to improve the situation could turn around the lives of children in rural areas such as Somerset County.