FALMOUTH – Ellen Bailey, 94, a longtime resident of Falmouth, ME passed away at her home on Little Sebago Lake with two of her children by her side on December 23, 2022.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford firefighters promoted
BIDDEFORD — Two Biddeford firefighters were promoted recently and were sworn in to their new positions at the Dec. 20 Biddeford City Council meeting. Lieutenant Steve Szostek has been with the department since 2017. Captain Derick Ouellette has been with the department since 2005. “This is a special night for all of us, and I […]
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Biddeford adopts ‘race to zero’ climate pledge
The city has set a community-wide goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with an interim target to reduce emissions by 62.6 percent by 2030.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Committee assignments announced for area legislators
The 131st Legislature was to hold sessions on Wednesday, Jan. 4, ahead of Gov. Janet Mills’ inauguration ceremony.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Pier Road project would raise causeway about 4.5 feet
Kennebunkport Selectmen asked for a few modifications to the preliminary design, including a proposed ramp to the kayak launch.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary – James Frosst Alexander
Dr. James Frosst Alexander died peacefully in his home on Dec. 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was a Charlotte native, born April 28, 1938, the first child of James Moses and Stella Frosst Alexander. He attended Charlotte public schools, was an Eagle Scout, and he graduated from Woodberry Forest School in 1956. […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Don’t let state take over CMP
The winter storm of Dec. 23 left nearly 300,000 Mainers without power. The employees and management of Central Maine Power deserve a hardy round of applause for their response. They planned well and were prepared with sufficient resources to address the devastating damage the high winds left in their wake. Also, they worked tirelessly through […]
Posted inTimes Record
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: An icy surprise on Mount Blue
People are busy during the holiday season. So, when no one expressed interest in my scheduled Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society mountain hike in early December, my wife, Nancy, and I were undeterred. After considering the various options that appealed to us, we decided on Bald Mountain near Weld. Since the area had experienced heavy […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Christine Flowers: Lying will hurt others and end up hurting the teller, too
As a child, lying was something I rarely did. This was a function of two things: being Catholic and being lazy. But perhaps the most compelling reason not to lie is that you will always be outed. It may not happen immediately, but there is simply no way to go through life telling lie after […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Elwood Watson: Can the Miss America pageant survive in today’s culture?
Earlier in December, Grace Stanke, a 23-year-old nuclear engineering student from Wausau, Wisconsin, was crowned Miss America 2023. Stanke is a beautiful, blonde-haired woman who is obviously gifted in math and science. She was crowned by her predecessor, Emma Broyles, Miss Alaska, who became the first woman from her state to win the title. But […]
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