Dam decision requires courage To the editor, Last Tuesday, I attended a Zoom meeting held by Kennebunk Light and Power. At issue, whether to keep or remove three dams on the Mousam River within Kennebunk. Since KLP found it is no longer economical to produce electricity at these sites, the dams now serve no purpose. […]
2021
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
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Celebrating our community spirit
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Honors
Southern Maine Community College announces fall semester dean’s list
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Seashore Trolley Museum salutes two volunteers
Phil Morse and John Mercurio, Jr., recognized for their efforts.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Ragged Coast Chocolates tastes success with Good Food Award
The Westbrook chocolatier is honored for social and environmental responsibility and unique craftsmanship.
Posted inMaine, News
Advocates regroup after Portland council narrowly rejects Munjoy Hill historic district
While supporters said the buildings reflect the neighborhood’s working-class history, opponents argued that the proposal would hinder development and lead to less diversity.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Nomination papers available for charter commission seats
PORTLAND — Nomination papers to run for one of nine seats on the city’s charter commission are now available and must be returned by March 29. The commission will include one representative from each of the city’s five districts and four at-large representatives, all of whom will be elected June 8, and Peter Eglinton, Michael […]
Posted inFeature Obituary, News
Crystal Waugh, 39, former program director of Journey House Recovery in Sanford
The Sanford woman and substance use disorder advocate died of an apparent overdose Saturday.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Disparity in vaccine allocation extremely frustrating
I read with interest the Jan. 31 articles on the difficulty in getting vaccines in Maine (“State sees progress, frustrations in rollout of vaccinations,” Page A1; “Bill Nemitz: Pondering patience in a time of pandemic,” Page B1). In 1947 New York City vaccinated 6 million people in one month for smallpox. We are not doing […]
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Letter to the editor: Now is the right time to restore Maine’s first flag
We need positive news out of Augusta as we deal with the isolation and unemployment caused by COVID.