Recently, Gouldsboro selectmen got an earful about the American Aquafarms project. I have been a lobsterman most of my life and I really don’t like to speak in public. But as I told my wife that night before the meeting, I am going to have to say something, or I will regret it for the […]
2021
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
John Micek: Could the Golden Rule sway some vaccine skeptics?
Could invoking the Golden Rule be enough to induce vaccine-skeptical people of faith to finally get their COVID-19 jab? According to some new polling data, that may well be the case. A recent poll of 5,123 adults by the Public Religion Research Institute and the Interfaith Youth Core found that nearly four in 10 vaccine-hesitant […]
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Maine State Police pursuing body cameras for all troopers
It’s only a matter of time before Maine’s largest law enforcement agency adopts body-worn cameras for its 291 sworn officers, its leader says, and it could seek bids as soon as next year.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Age Friendly South Portland – A few safety considerations for bicyclists and drivers
The other day I was out on an early morning bike ride through South Portland’s Willard Square, on my way to Portland Head Light, and I came across a situation that I thought was worth sharing. For those of you that know the area well and frequent Scratch Baking Co., you understand what a challenge […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – Harry Bagley and his candy store
As we’ve continued to explore some of the interesting people in South Portland’s past, we decided to take another look at a shopkeeper who is still mentioned frequently by South Portlanders who grew up here. Harold “Harry” Bagley did not lead an easy life. Born in 1902, he was the third of 10 children of […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Arundel Conservation Trust, trolley museum team up for Ice Cream Night
The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
From Augusta – Making housing affordable in Maine
Maine has an affordable housing crisis. In 2019, Maine had a homeless population of 2,106, which was the 11th highest homelessness rate in the United States. This was even before the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a period of economic hardship for many who lost their jobs or even loved ones to the deadly virus. Although […]
Posted inObituaries, Times Record, Times Record Obituaries
Obituary: Gladys M. Placey
Gladys M. Placey 1941 – 2021 PERU – Mrs. Gladys M. Placey, 80, died Thursday July 29, 2021 at her residence …
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Obituary: John “Jack” Clancy
PORTLAND – John “Jack” Clancy passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Aug. 2, 2021.
Jack was a spirited, outgoing, friendly, …
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Obituary: Captain Carroll F. “Pat” Moffatt
Captain Carroll F. “Pat” Moffatt 1946 – 2021 PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – Captain Carroll F. “Pat” Moffatt, 75, of Pembroke Pines, …