Farming and food have been much on my mind of late. I suppose it is just that time of year. Once the mornings get crisp, I am all about apple picking, pumpkin pie, hot cider and making soup. This is the time of harvest fairs and stocking up. Coincidentally, some really cool stories about emerging […]
2021
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Virtual mental health summit scheduled for Oct. 7-8
The Windham-Raymond School District will host a virtual mental health summit for teachers, parents, youth and community members Oct. 7-8 from 8 a.m. to noon each day. Keynote speakers will include representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Maine, Be the Influence, Opportunity Alliance, Sweetser School’s OPTIONS (Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach Naloxone and Safety) […]
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Americans must defend democracy at the ballot box
Democracy is at stake. In the United States of America, more than a dozen states have enacted laws to make it harder for Americans to vote. As of today, over 400 voter suppression bills have been introduced in 49 states, including four in Maine. Luckily in Maine, our state lawmakers have passed provisions to expand […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House races to vote on government funding, debt as Republicans dig in to oppose
Once a routine matter, now Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is refusing to provide Republican votes, even though he also relied on Democratic votes help raise the debt ceiling when his party had the majority.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth volunteers working to ward off tree-killing beetle
The Tree Committee is launching an education campaign to make residents aware of the emerald ash borer and its threat to the town’s landscape.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth’s Old Town House completion a year away
The North Yarmouth Historical Society broke ground Monday for a foundation at the new site in the town center.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick council rejects indoor mask mandate for all public spaces
Face coverings are still required in all town-owned or leased buildings as well as school buildings in Brunswick.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Doug Michaud remembered as positive, loving, funny
A celebration of life for the Biddeford man killed outside his home last week is set for Monday, Sept. 27.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Governor acknowledges an ‘unwelcome milestone’
The state also reported a record number of patients in hospitals, including in intensive care.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Kennebunk hosts HarvestFest on Saturday
Organizers encourage guests to get outside and enjoy some special events that day.