Lawmakers have the chance to guide the location of projects to minimize impacts on land that provides other important benefits.
2021
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s COVID ballot rules should outlive the pandemic
Early processing of absentee ballots has been proven to aid a smooth election and should be the standard going forward.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What if Biden can’t deliver for his party’s left wing?
Joe Biden came into office with a very progressive platform. But it is entirely possible, even likely, that he won’t achieve much of it.
Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
Shelley Goad, Windham: Lessons in another kind of country living
I left the rural state of Maine in 1976. My baby boomer buddies and I had always been taught that we lived in a rural state. Fish, lobsters, lumber and paper, blueberries and potatoes were always named as the principal products. I had always enjoyed walking on the beach and in the woods. Heck, I […]
Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
Mike Mulleavey, Pembroke: Listen closely so you won’t miss anything
When I grew up rural it was equated with being deprived. A country bumpkin less than best, automatically so. How could you be better than those who lived in town? Your bus ride to school included fellow students who didn’t bathe daily, especially in the winter, although their farm chores remained in place. Indoor plumbing […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Linda M. Hajjar
ARUNDEL — Linda M. Hajjar, 61, of Arundel went to be with Our Lord on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Born in Biddeford, she was the daughter of Lucille E. and Wilfred Labbe. She was educated by the Arundel and Biddeford Public School systems and briefly pursued an education in Law at University of Maine Law […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Feb. 4
Miles to plow Public Services the plows more than 100 miles of roads, streets and highways, Operations Manager Arty Ledoux said Monday. That equates to plowing the distance from Westbrook to Boston. In addition, the crew clears probably more than 20 miles of sidewalks in the city. The city has 17 pieces of equipment including […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Feb. 4
Pre-pay, drive-thru fish dinner – Friday, Feb. 19, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll and dessert, $12. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. For more information, go to gorhamknights.org or call 550-1320. Check web site for snow date cancellation information.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: March 4
Editor’s Note: To submit your in-person or virtual arts event, create a free City Spark account by going to pressherald.com/forecaster-calendar/ and clicking ‘Add Event.’
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: Feb. 4
Editor’s Note: To submit your in-person or virtual arts event, create a free City Spark account by going to pressherald.com/forecaster-calendar/ and clicking ‘Add Event.’