As a resident of the Riverton community, I’m writing to express my concern and frustration with a specific traffic issue. For years (literally over 30, based on conversations with neighbors) we’ve escalated awareness of non-adherence to the four-way stop at the corner of Dorothy and Hicks streets. The majority of vehicles don’t stop – often […]
March 2023
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Hunting and trapping college course is a Trojan horse
Advocates of hunting and fishing are pushing for a college course to promote their favored industry. Identical legislation has been pushed by billionaire right-wing lobbyists in other states, and now Maine is their battleground. The reasoning behind L.D. 271 is weak. Contrary to the sponsors’ claims, there is no evidence of a relationship between hunting […]
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Teacher shortage demands money more than innovation
Some of the latest proposals to tackle the lack of educators in Maine sidestep the most effective known solution: raising pay.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, People on the Move
Town & Country Federal Credit Union expands leadership with hire, promotion
NEW HIRES Town & Country Federal Credit Union has added two members to its executive team with the hiring of Paul Musgrove as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer, and the promotion of Michael Jackson to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief innovation officer. Musgrove brings more than […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Salty, sweet snacks and spreads
It’s important to have a few little tricks in our culinary repertoire to throw together in a hurry, especially these days when grocery prices are hitting an all-time high. A glossy chocolate spread, a savory sauce, a popular salad dressing and salty-sweet, yet healthy small bites can all be made with ingredients you probably already […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: March 30
Ahmed art show winner Westbrook High School student Zina Mohamed Ahmed won the $100 first place prize in the Westbrook Woman’s Club’s annual student art show. Second place went to Baraa Alaalem, $75; third place, Benedicte Mangaza, $50; and honorary mention, Maryjane Pepperjack, $25. Club members Roberta Morrill and Carolyn Leavitt presented the monetary awards, […]
Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
Kate Cone Brancaccio, Cape Neddick: Making more birthday memories
“Kathleen is one decade old.” That’s my older brother Brian talking. What was a decade? “It’s 10 years.” I always learned something from him. And here it was, my 10th birthday, Oct. 11, 1963. We were back from my dad’s tour of duty in Tachikawa, Japan. It was a school day, so as was the […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: With federal opinion in hand, it’s time to relicense Shawmut dam, protect central Maine economy
Gov. Mills will be able to make good on her promise that the dam will remain viable and continue to support the Sappi mill.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Little League plans clean-up days To the editor, A note to our neighbors near the Pine Street and Wilkinson Park Little League fields: The South Portland Little League is organizing field clean-up days on April 1 (Pine Street fields) and April 8 (Wilkinson Park fields), starting at 9 a.m. both days. Anyone interested in helping […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
School district takes ‘decisive action’ To the editor, Four years ago, RSU 21 was in crisis after a student exhibited racist behavior in our schools, including directing that toward an African American teacher. District administration was made aware, but did little at the time. The school board was eventually made aware, but did little, relying […]