Our regional power grid operator, ISO-New England, should plan for systemic vulnerabilities and begin a just transition to renewable energy sources.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Soaring global demand leads to shortage of bicycles in Maine
The coronavirus pandemic triggered a cycling boom, and sales the U.S. has not witnessed since the 1973 oil crisis.
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Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Spring is sprung, even under the sea
Spring officially started with last week’s vernal equinox. Now, we will start to tilt more toward the sun, meaning more light and warmer temperatures. You may have noticed shoots poking up from the softening ground – bright purple crocus even blooming on the south-facing sides of some lots. There are now buds on trees that […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Granting mine rezoning petition will yield no benefits to Maine
Wolfden Resources Corp. has submitted a rezoning petition to allow for a metal mine on 528 acres near Mt. Chase, close to Baxter State Park and Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. This is a bad idea for Aroostook County and for the state of Maine. First, they propose to dispose of mine waste, or […]
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Letter to the editor: Coverage overlooks Ogunquit manager’s achievements
While the recent article by Staff Writer Gillian Graham contained factual information about the departure of Pat Finnigan as town manager of Ogunquit, I was disheartened to see the closing paragraph, focusing on the Select Board’s letter of reprimand and the deficiencies alleged by the board, which have never been specifically disclosed to the public. […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – George Upton, sole survivor of shipwreck that devastated South Portland
As we continue our research into the first volunteer fire department, South Portland Hose & Ladder Company, No. 1, an early family important to the call company was the Upton family. One of the charter members of the company that formed in 1892 was George H. Upton. George was a leader in this local effort […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
York County Community College announces ‘21 Promise program and future campus initiatives
WELLS — In acknowledgement of the unprecedented challenges that area high school students have had to overcome in the past year, York County Community College is announcing the York County ‘21 Promise, a full tuition scholarship for high school seniors that have participated in the college’s dual program or have taken concurrent courses at the […]
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Obituary: Judith “Judy” Stimpson
INVERNESS, Fla. – Judy passed away Feb. 18, 2021 due to complications with COPD. Judy was born on Feb. 9, 1953 …
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Obituary: Parker Beverage Keith
FREEPORT – Parker Beverage Keith, 80, of Freeport passed away Sunday March 21, 2021. He was born in Brunswick on Feb. …
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Obituary: Michelle Lei Smith
MECHANIC FALLS – Michelle Lei Smith, 40, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021.
She was born April 5, 1980, in Portland the …