Jean J. St Pierre, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Topsham was named to the list of Best-in-State Wealth Advisors published by Forbes magazine. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business. The rankings are based on data provided by thousands of […]
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Hostage taker’s death ends Livermore Falls standoff
Police say multiple explosive devices were found in the home where the standoff started early Monday and ended with the death of Donald White.
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Posted inMaine, News
Modest increases in vaccine due for next 2 weeks, with a big boost expected by end of March
Maine also announced a program to give free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Letter: Hats off to Brunswick-area vaccine clinic
My hearty congratulations to the staff at Mid Coast Hospital’s vaccine clinic for their efficient, helpful and super-friendly service which I got to experience on March 5. Always one to shy away from needles, this visit was pain-free and quick. Well done. See you again on March 26 for my second vaccine dose. Carol Stanton, Topsham
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: CMP should focus energy on solar integration, not NECEC
Executive Chairman David Flanagan’s praise of Maine’s ‘natural beauty’ is ironic, considering how unsightly the power line will be.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Former chair endorses Reed for North Yarmouth Select Board
North Yarmouth voters should choose David Reed as their next Select Board member. He is a thoughtful individual who cares deeply about the residents of his hometown. Rising taxes are a real concern. He wants to keep older taxpayers in their homes and has some ideas on how to do that. David believes all residents […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Give students the chance to grapple with timeless life questions
Re: “Our View: Civics education is vital for democracy” (March 3, Page A10): Would it make a difference in life if educational programs could provide students with the opportunity to sign up for courses that dealt with timeless themes or questions, the kind of issues they are certain to face in life? There might be […]
Posted inTimes Record
The Recycle Bin: With old books, the question is not about keeping them
Our topic this week is old books, on which I’ve received several recent inquiries. First, of course, we need to get over believing an old book cannot morally be discarded. When I worked on several large summer book sales in Brunswick, we were faced, at the end of the sale, with disposing of up to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: Exploring the joy of reading exceptional books
My big sisters took my education very seriously. They made sure I could identify every single Beatles song, taught me the proper way to talk mom and dad into keeping a stray pet, and kept my shelves full of really good books. I was a fortunate child. What’s more, although I certainly had the staples […]
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
From Portland to Myanmar, former Maine congressman Tom Andrews has kept fighting for human rights
Andrews is now the UN’s high-profile human rights expert for the troubled nation in southeast Asia.