NEW HIRES The Maine People’s Alliance has hired former broadcaster Nora Flaherty as its media and public affairs director. With nearly 20 years experience in media and journalism – six at Maine Public Radio – Flaherty has covered many of the issues that are part of the mission of Maine People’s Alliance, including workers’ rights, […]
2021
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Juvenile justice reform starts with the youngest
Maine can continue taking steps in the right direction by keeping the youngest offenders out of the justice system.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Op-ed: Biddeford deserves better – public policy driven by quality data, not wishful thinking
Someone once told me, “Biddeford is full of character, and characters!” Recently, there is concern that Biddeford’s newfound “coolness” is creating a Biddeford that is not inclusive, meaning that the benefits of recent redevelopment are not benefitting all members of our community. Although I disagree that being “cool” is the problem, I do agree that […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Disabled Mainers treated unfairly by shift on vaccination
I am in awe and very appreciative of the job Dr. Nirav Shah and Gov. Mills are doing. I am perplexed, though, as to why the previous order of who gets vaccines and when was changed. The arguments used are exactly the same arguments used to deny disabled people from getting appropriate school services or […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
City of Biddeford Announces 2020 Employee of the Year Awards
BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford recently recognized l employees who performed above and beyond expectations in 2020, according to a city press release. The awards were presented at a virtual ceremony on Feb. 24 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Duross was named the City of Biddeford’s 2020 Employee of the […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Bernard Hill
Aug. 24, 1926 – Feb. 25, 2021
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 4
WWII combat vet celebrates 100th birthday Elmer “Tug” Graffam, who fought in World War II under Gen. George Patton, celebrated his 100th birthday last week with royal treatment from the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion. Post 62 Commander Roger Barr, 1st Vice Commander Dennis Marrotte and legionnaires recognized Graffam Feb. 27 […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Long time sheriff’s deputy recognized on retirement
York County Sheriff William L. King inspects the cruiser driven by Deputy Gil Hudson on Friday, as Hudson’s son Austin looks on. Hudson retired from the agency, which patrols Arundel and several other rural communities, after 21 years of service. King said Hudson was the type of officer who sought to make people feel safe […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford youth organization gets new board members
BIDDEFORD — Apex Youth Connection, a local organization with 20 years of history that is reinventing itself around youth mentorship, has announced its Board of Directors for 2021, according to an organization press release. Apex board officers include Chair Brian Chin, partner and director at p3; Vice-Chair Craig Cunningham, owner of Maine Manufacturing, LLC; Kristen […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Officials’ references to ‘Democrat Party’ undermine civil political discourse
If you keep calling someone by the wrong name, then you’re making a conscious choice to be disrespectful.