Symbol groundbreaking Westbrook Development Corporation and Westbrook Housing Authority will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction for the Stacy M. Symbol Apartments from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4. The site is at the former Rivermeadow Golf Club off Lincoln Street and Mayberry Road. Symbol Apartments is a 60-unit affordable housing […]
2023
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: A trip to Fiji, where climate change is very real
On my visit to the South Pacific island nation, I witnessed the anger and fear Fijians feel regarding a crisis they have not caused.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: ‘Woke-ness’ weaponized by Republicans to divide us
I feel compelled to respond to conservative claims about how humanity is made is undisputed by science, i.e., male and female. Actually, there are many chromosome combinations in between XX and XY. Maybe a little more research into that would be in order. Saying “woke” is a gimmicky distraction by Democrats? In my observation, it […]
Posted inBeach to Beacon, Sports
Longtime friends have fueled the success of Beach to Beacon for 25 years
Race founder Joan Benoit Samuelson and race director Dave McGillivray have helped to make the Cape Elizabeth 10K one of the premier road races in America.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Susana Hancock: Saving Maine’s bees to pollinate our native crops
It’s easy to view bees and mosquitoes as pests. But ahead of Wild Blueberry Weekend, it’s worth learning about the powerful role they can play in our ecosystems.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
See singer-songwriter Stephen Kellogg in Arundel on Friday.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Are Republicans tired of the Trump show yet?
The former president’s (latest) indictment shows he’s hopelessly unfit to return to office. The party still has time to move on.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Asylum seekers are eager to work
Thank you to the Press Herald for your July 28 editorial, “Our View: Work authorization would help migrants, and the rest of us.” At Hope Acts, a Portland-based nonprofit serving new asylum seekers, we also want to voice our support for Rep. Chellie Pingree’s legislation to allow asylum seekers to apply for work permits 30 […]
Posted inBusiness, People on the Move
KFS Mortgage hires Johnson as director of mortgage production
NEW HIRES KFS Mortage Company in Waterville welcomes Sabrina Johnson as the director of mortgage production. Prior to working for KFS Mortage, Johnson held positions in national banks and mortgage companies. Through this role, Johnson will lead the underwriting and production team and work to expand product options. In addition to working in the mortgage […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hot and wet weather not expected to dampen blueberry yields
Maine’s wild blueberry growers expect a good season despite early season challenges.