I would like to commend News Center Maine (WCSH) for two recent initiatives. First, the regular segment “Verify” is excellent. It checks whether stories that are trending on social media and Google searches are accurate or are just misinformation being passed on. Second, the “Truth” segments featuring various members of the News Center Maine Team […]
2021
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: White House must answer questions about Kabul drone strike that killed family
The U.S. government should put investigators on the ground to determine the truth.
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Letter: Why isn’t Trump held accountable?
Why is Donald Trump not being held accountable for his crimes against democracy? Nobody is above the law, they say, but Trump, it seems, can do no wrong. After suborning the Ukrainian president and subverting the course of justice, he escaped impeachment and charges arising from the Mueller report. After inciting the insurrection and attempted […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine senators must include carbon price in reconciliation act
Every time I go to Baxter State Park, I’m reminded of Gov. Percival Baxter’s words when he dedicated the park, which began: “Man is born to die. His works are short-lived.” This is true for many things, but it’s not the case with climate change. More and more, we’re seeing the devastating effects of climate […]
Posted inTimes Record
From the Garden: Blowers, mowers and more: American yards quietly go electric
For Jared Anderman, of Croton-on-Hudson, New York, switching from gasoline-powered tools to electric ones for lawn care was a no-brainer. “I’m concerned about climate change and wanted tools that are more eco-friendly, and also quieter. I like listening to music when I do yardwork and this way I can enjoy music or a podcast while […]
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Briefs
FALMOUTH Senior Property Tax Assistance Program now open The town of Falmouth is again offering a Senior Property Tax Assistance program. The program is open to Falmouth residents ages 62 or older, whose household income is below $50,000 per year. Refunds will be determined based on the number of valid applications received. The total amount […]
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Blood Drives
American Red Cross Blood Drives, Sept. 21-27: TUESDAY Noon to 5:30 p.m., Saint Marthas Church, 34 Portland Road, Kennebunk WEDNESDAY 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 29 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 247 Walnut Hill Road, […]
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Community Meals
WEDNESDAY 5th Annual Public Dinner of First Congregational Church of Scarborough, catered by Moe’s Original Bar-B-Q, to include pulled pork and BBQ sauce, baked beans, potato salad, and cornbread. 5 p.m. at 167 Black Point Road. Take-out only meals will be prepared. Cost: $12, cash only. Vehicles to be directed in church parking lot. Meals […]
Posted inPremier Property, Real Estate
On the Market: Homes with a view in Oxford County
Tree leaves are changing shades with the seasons. What better place to watch this display than from a property in the woods of Western Maine?
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Support our doctors – get vaccinated
Physicians, especially those working in ERs, are under pressure. Patients can help by wearing masks and being immunized against COVID.