President Biden will meet virtually with Ireland’s prime minister as the White House calls the Good Friday Agreement ‘the bedrock of peace, stability, and prosperity for all the people of Northern Ireland.’
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Raymond man killed in late-night crash
Adam Woodbrey, 33, died at the scene of the crash on Valley Road in Raymond.
Westbrook councilor unsuccessful in bid to lift COVID restrictions
Councilor Elliot Storey’s proposal is rejected when other councilors dispute it and then take no action on it.
Dock Square in Kennebunkport eyed for mixed use zone
Apartments could be located over shops if the proposal is approved.
School News & Notes – Pandemic Response Plan update
About two weeks ago I wrote a News Notes column with a South Portland Schools’ COVID-19 update. Since then we have also provided the school board with a further Pandemic Response Plan update at the March 10 meeting. For a link to the meeting, visit the South Portland School Department website. The Pandemic Response […]
Community News – Finn selected for Kennebunk High School’s MPA Principal Award
Kennebunk High School senior Kevin Finn has been selected as the winner of the 2020 Maine Principals Association Principal’s Award. The award is given annually to a senior from each high school who displays excellence in academic achievement and citizenship. “Kevin is a tremendous young man, and it’s been my pleasure to get to know […]
Letters to the Editor
Community composting would be beneficial To the editor, Thanks to our select board and town management for inviting public assessment of the transfer station’s operations and services. It is an excellent opportunity, and so very timely when one considers how waste management can contribute to a healthy community and planet. I am writing not only […]
Younger Mainers account for rising number of COVID-19 cases
A modest but steady uptick in cases over the last few weeks appears to be driven in part by Mainers in their 20s and younger.
Leonard Pitts: Republican Party considers ballots more dangerous than bullets
Republicans can’t win if all of us vote. So they’re trying hard to ‘fix’ that.
Letter to the editor: Ex-U.S. Rep. Poliquin not owed a soapbox for misinformed views
He may be truly concerned that reforms have confused voters – but it’s far more likely that he’s still bitter about his 2018 defeat in a ranked-choice election.