Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 2/16 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 2/17 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Workshop Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 2/11 5 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Tues. 2/16 6 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Tues. 2/16 7 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Wed. […]
2021
Letter: Balentine should not perpetuate proven falsehoods
The Jan. 28 edition of the Northern Forecaster had opinions by Heather Martin (“At our very best, we are a nation of poets”) and John Balentine (“What’s a conservative to do?”) that couldn’t have been more opposite in outlooks for our country. We applaud your attempt to have a balance of Democratic and Republican, conservative […]
Former New York Yankees manager Carl “Stump” Merrill enjoying retirement in Maine
A 1962 Brunswick High graduate, Merrill reflects on his journey to the big leagues.
Letter: Freeport bridges, multi-use paths well worth funding
I am writing in response to Doug Leland’s article about Freeport’s bridge replacements and the upcoming bond vote for multi-use paths (Forum: “Freeport bridges can fix the past,” Feb. 4). I’ve recently learned that if the bond passed, it would raise the tax rate by approximately 4.25 cents. This represents an increase of $4.25 annually […]
Letter: Balentine should get facts straight before discussing policy
John Balentine’s column “What’s a conservative to do?” (Jan. 29), leads me to believe that if Balentine were a math teacher, he’d proclaim that one plus one equals three. He cites the “still unresolved questions” about Georgia’s results in the presidential election. Actually, they were resolved, according to several top Republican Georgia election officials and […]
Ready or not, winter sports season finally begins
Different teams have different approaches, but gratitude and excitement reign.
An auto loan can help you build credit and negotiate a deal on a new or used car
If you know your budget, the exact car you want and the financing for which you qualify, you can negotiate with confidence to find a great deal.
Watch: Making It Work: Paid Time Off
The event focusing on the impact of new paid leave rules took place Feb. 23.
House Democrats reject plan to trim $1,400 stimulus payments
The broadening of eligibility for middle class households is the latest sign that Democrats are moving ahead without Republican support on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic relief package.
U.S. rejoins U.N. Human Rights Council, reversing Trump policy
The move is expected to face criticism from Republican lawmakers and pro-Israel activists.