SCARBOROUGH — For Black History Month, Enclave of Scarborough highlights a hardworking dedicated woman who has demonstrated that by having a good attitude and loving what you do, anything is possible, Mavis Akpene. This ray of light is a compassionate caregiver and entrepreneur who has worked at the Enclave of Scarborough since the building opened […]
2021
Letter to the editor: No federal handout for Texas
A loan? Fine. But it would be wrong to bail Texans out of the debacle that resulted from snubbing the more reliable – and costly – U.S. power grid.
Sen. Woodsome: It’s time to lift the cap on Maine’s charter schools
The limit on the public institutions is unnecessary and arbitrary, and it restricts education options for families with less money.
Commentary: Joe Manchin exasperates Democrats. Here’s why they need more senators like him
There’s a reason Democrats treat the senator from West Virginia with deference: He’s their 50th vote.
Maine Voices: National shortage of blood donations? As one upstanding citizen, it’s not my problem.
The FDA bans gay male blood donors as a class, while others who engage in significantly higher-risk activity are still permitted to donate blood.
Inside New Gloucester: Feb. 26
‘Sue Stories’ The New Gloucester Public Library Board of Trustees wanted to show their appreciation for Suzan Hawkins, who recently retired after serving as a librarian there for 38 years, but a party was not an option given the pandemic. Board member Tim Terranova devised a COVID-compliant plan: recording a video featuring community members recounting […]
Obituary: Howard J. Therrien
WESTBROOK – Howard J. Therrien, 74, of Westbrook, passed away on Feb. 17, 2021, of natural causes at his residence in …
Obituary: R. Raymond Larochelle
R. Raymond Larochelle 1941 – 2021 BOWDOIN – R. Raymond Larochelle of the West Burrough Road in Bowdoin died Feb. 24, …
Obituary: Joan Charlotte Johnson Allen Murphy
ESSEX JCT., Vt. – Joan Charlotte Johnson Allen Murphy of Essex Jct., Vt., went home to be with her Lord and …
Obituary: Philip W. Johnson
SCARBOROUGH – Philip W. Johnson, 75, of Scarborough, passed away on Feb. 22, 2021.
Philip was born in Portland, on May …