My friends and I are proud Yankee penny-pinchers, we even jokingly call ourselves “Miser Snobs” as we compete with each other to find the best bargains. But our frugality is the opposite of Scrooge, we try to save on everyday expenses so we can spend more on the people and things that really matter. The […]
2021
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine, News
Lives Lost: Charles Lake, Navy veteran and former manager of Rockland inn
‘Wherever we went, he knew people there,’ says his daughter. ‘He knew people everywhere.’
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Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
State Sen. Stacy Brenner to host virtual office hours
SCARBOROUGH – Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, will hold virtual office hours on Zoom at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16. Office hours provide local residents a chance to meet with their elected officials, ask questions and get help with legislative or state government matters. Brenner will give updates about her work on policy committees and about […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
In the Know: Scarborough Fire Department focuses on community risk reduction
The Scarborough Fire Department has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to participate in the second phase of a pilot program to build a digital community risk assessment (CRA) tool. Aligned to the NFPA 1300, Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development, the tool, or “dashboard,” enables community […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Veteran “Mr. T” says serving in military was best time of his life
Born in 1934 in Malden, Massachusetts, Ronald Trudeau, now known as “Mr. T,” was an only child. At a young age he went to live with his aunt and six cousins, with whom he became very close — he didn’t feel like an only child anymore and enjoyed their company and camaraderie. While he had […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton: March 12
Spaghetti dinners If you love spaghetti, then Saturday, March 20, is your lucky day. Two organizations are holding takeout spaghetti dinners to raise money for their projects. American Legion Post 67 will host a drive-up dinner from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center (on Depot Street), including spaghetti and sauce, salad, garlic bread […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Lowering voting age to 16 will give more stakeholders a say in our democracy
Today’s young people are expected to fix past generations’ mistakes, yet we don’t have the basic right to cast a ballot. L.D. 706 would change that.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Legislation a first step toward a more humane, effective immigration system
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 promotes keeping families together and protects vulnerable people, such as survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Greely boys rally to shock Yarmouth in overtime thriller
Rangers erase 15-point fourth quarter deficit and prevail, 74-64, behind Tim Walker’s 35 points.
Posted inObituaries, Times Record, Times Record Obituaries
Obituary: Marian Bateman
Marian Bateman 1952 – 2021 OJAI, Calif. – Marian McMath Edwards Bateman of Ojai, Calif. died peacefully at her home, surrounded …