We need to immediately develop and implement an aggressive national, science-based climate plan, including a panel that evaluates and reports on our progress and recommends needed adjustments.
2023
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Pull back the masks of white supremacists
In response to the most recent hate group activity in Augusta and any other groups with similar intentions: If they feel so strong in their beliefs and what they represent, why is every member’s face hidden by a face covering? My recommendation would be to pull back the masks and watch the cowards scatter like […]
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Posted inFeatured Property, Real Estate, Sponsored
On the Market: regal old homes with mansard roofs
The earliest known example of a mansard roof was installed on the Louvre Palace in Paris around 1550.
Posted inBusiness, People on the Move
Clark Insurance of Portland hires Jeff Perkins as a construction health and safety technician
NEW HIRES Clark Insurance of Portland has hired Jeff Perkins as a construction health and safety technician for its safety and risk consultant division. Perkins has more than 10 years’ experience in safety and holds a certified Lean Six Sigma green belt, as well as many OSHA and ISO certifications. Mariah Healy has joined the […]
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: Sting of championship game loss adds incentive for Cheverus
The Stags, who were dominant last fall before losing by a goal in the state title game, are eager to rebound with another strong season.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: America benefits from Biden’s wisdom
In defense of President Biden, in response to a recent critical letter to the editor (“Democrats need a different nominee,” July 29), I say let’s not toss out our senior citizens. President Biden’s recent visit to Maine took tremendous energy. The executive order signed here in Maine, at Auburn Manufacturing Inc., supports small businesses nationally to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Aug. 17
Knox leaving GoCAT Jeff Knox, media specialist at Gorham’s Community Access Television, said last week has accepted a position with the Maine State Library and will be leaving GoCAT. His last day at the station will be Aug. 17. Knox started working at GoCAT six years ago. 50 years ago The American Journal […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: Aug. 17
Art Through Aug. 25 Jeanne Oullette, oils: 10-5 p.m., daily, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. gallery302.com Film Aug. 17 “The Grapes of Wrath” (1940): 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road, Windham. windham.lib.me.us “Under the Tuscan Sun” (2003): Rated PG-13, 1 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St., Gray. graypubliclibrary.com Aug. 19 “Goonies” […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Aug. 17
Free dinner – Saturday, Aug. 19, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. The Open Door Kitchen; donations accepted. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: John J. Mulkern Jr.
WINDHAM – John J.
Mulkern Jr. of Windham, passed into eternity on Aug. 8, 2023 at Maine Medical Center surrounded by the …