Since 1993, Brunswick has had a proud tradition of recycling. It was the responsible thing to do environmentally and for many years it was also a money maker. That was until China stopped buying recycled materials in 2017 due to unacceptable levels of contamination. However, prices for many recycled materials are bouncing back so it […]
2021
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Urge Sen. King to support D.C. statehood
At his recent news conference, President Biden made this sobering statement: “I predict to you, your children and grandchildren will be doing their thesis on who succeeded: autocracy or democracy. Because that’s what’s at stake.” Right now, we as Mainers have a real opportunity to weigh in on the side of democracy. The Washington, D.C. […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Rent relief slowly making its way to Maine tenants and landlords
The latest 2 federal stimulus packages have earmarked a total of $352 million for Maine to keep tenants housed and cover amounts owed to landlords and utility providers.
Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
Sarah ‘Sally’ Mackenzie, Brunswick: When even your zucchini founders, cultivate acceptance
My mother grew up on a potato farm in Aroostook County. They grew vegetables for their own use. They had cows and chickens, so they sold eggs and butter. My father, also from The County, lived in town, but his family grew all kinds of vegetables in their backyard. Gardens are in my blood, but […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Work together with a shared goal To the editor, As a member of the South Portland school board, I feel it is important for me to respond to recent public comments made by members of the community regarding racism in our schools and our board. I have been part of this community nearly my entire […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Jane M. Flaherty
PORTLAND – Jane M. Flaherty, 95, of Vera Street, passed away on March 28, 2021 at her residence.
She was born …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Ernald A. “Joe” Gervais
GORHAM – Ernald A. “Joe” Gervais, 94, of Gorham passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021 after a period of …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Ronald Strout
WINDHAM – On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, the world lost Ronald Strout, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, friend and colleague. …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Randall Wells Jordan
CAPE ELIZABETH – Randall Wells Jordan, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his daughter Lorraine’s home in …
Posted inNation & World, News
Four people killed, including child, in shooting at California office building
The suspected shooter was wounded by police.