An architect of New Deal measures like Social Security and the 40-hour work week, Perkins returned throughout her life to a home in Newcastle that had been in her family since the 1750s.
August 2024
Posted inLetters
Letter: Quarrying is polluting the air in Bridgton
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 (PM) 2.5, that is not visible to the naked eye, and is known to aggravate heart and lung conditions. The EPA recognizes and continues to strengthen its […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
A Window On The Past: Charles Libby and his omnibus service of the 1880s and ’90s
Since the early 1800s, mass transit began developing in cities across America. While stagecoaches had provided travel by land across longer distances, within cities the omnibus was a large horse-drawn carriage that was available to the general public for a set fare and with regular, established routes. The first omnibus service in America was started […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Aug. 8
Officer Clark named Employee of Quarter The Westbrook Police Department announced that Officer Kerry Clark has been selected as its Employee of the Quarter. “Officer Clark had a very busy and productive quarter for us,” the department wrote in an announcement. “During the last quarter she was involved in a couple of critical incidents. In […]
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Coexisting with critters: how to assess a small mammal threat level in Maine
If you have an unexpected vertebrate visitor, removal can be quick and painless for all parties. Unless it’s a bat.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Aug. 8
Gearing up for Community Day Registrations of units, floats and individuals are still open for the annual Community Day parade on Aug. 17, according to Town Clerk John Myers. Community Day, with a Play Every Day 5K road race, is held in conjunction with the Hollis-Buxton Dorcas Society Fest and the Tory Hill Meeting House […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Once an RFK Jr. backer, I’ve switched my support to Kamala Harris
Despite the immense personal respect I have for Bobby, I am no longer supporting him in his campaign for the presidency.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Fed up of the media spin
Newspaper headlines sway public opinion. Reading actual news articles may get skipped, but the headlines? They’re scanned. Examples of the spin: ‘The S&P 500 has rallied, but there is still a 58% chance of a recession” or: ‘The age-old question looks different now. Will it matter to young voters?” Opinions, often published under analysis, give […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Sea glass fanatics scour Maine beaches and craft with treasures they find
The rough waters and rocky beaches of the Maine coast create a perfect environment for creating sea glass.
Posted inScarborough Leader
In The Know: Town hosts vulnerability assessment public meetings
As part of efforts to conduct a flood vulnerability assessment, the town of Scarborough will host a public meeting on Monday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. at the council chambers and on Zoom. The meeting will introduce the project, the process and how to provide input. Smaller, neighborhood-scale meetings will also be held in the […]