Betty A. (Goodenow) Eaton, 89, of Topsham, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024. She is the wife of the late Otis B. Eaton with whom she shared 71 years of marriage.
August 2024
Debby bringing heavy rain, flooding, possible tornadoes northeast
Debby’s final chapter involves moving north and northeast from the Carolinas at a faster clip.
Portland police arrest suspect in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting
Police said Aaron Karp surrendered Thursday night and is being held without bail on a homicide charge at the Cumberland County Jail.
Guest column: A deeper layer to origins of Brunswick’s Mall
Thanks to Lori-Suzanne Dell’s recent article on the Brunswick Mall, more people have a better sense of how people shaped and maintained that lovely place. I’d like to offer another layer that includes the history of Wabanaki. Their name, which means People of the Dawnland, includes the Abenaki, Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Mi’kmaq and Maliseet nations. How […]
BoomerTECH Adventures: A deep dive into the Olympics
The 2024 Olympics in Paris has been a welcome break from some of the divisive news of the world. Watching the challenges and accomplishments of this year’s competitors reminds us that the original purpose of reviving the 1,500-year-old Greek tradition was to contribute to peace and the harmonious development of humankind. There’s still time to […]
Just a Little Old: We got your number, Shillbilly Vance
Hey, JD Vance, your shameless audition to be Trump’s running mate worked. You conned the con man, but you didn’t fool the majority of Americans. In fact, CNN recently reported that you averaged a net favorability rating of negative 6 points across all polls, a number that was far higher than any other vice presidential […]
Inside New Gloucester: Aug. 9
Community celebration, parade and fair Plans are underway for the New Gloucester 250th Community Celebration and Fair on Sept 7. More than 60 vendors, community groups and crafters are lined up. The celebration features food trucks, kids zone, live music and more. Spots for community groups, crafters, regional nonprofits and other vendors are still available. […]
Letter: Land use code, air quality and quarry in Bridgton a concern
Citizens are struggling to understand why the town of Bridgton has a land use code in place that puts hundreds of residents in the path of Particulate Matter 2.5 that is not visible to the naked eye, and is known to cause silicosis, and aggravate heart, lung, COPD and asthma conditions. The EPA recognizes and […]
Fundraising platform a win-win for Woodfords Corner shop and wannabe customers
Through NuMarket, customers can help fund new ventures – like the coffee shop and wine bar planned for Forest Avenue – and get a return on their investment in the form of store credit.
“The Play That Goes Wrong” will be a hilarious highlight of summer theater at Portland Stage
Don’t miss this chance to see one of the funniest, international smash hit plays of the new century.
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