I support the development of an offshore wind facility at Mack Point, and oppose development of that facility on Sears Island. Please understand, Sears Island, or Wassumkeag, is a treasure and has been revered for over 3,000 years. The choice is clear: to re-develop Mack Point, an active port and industrial site for more than […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter: Support Wabanaki sovereignty legislation
L.D. 2007 would restore rights and improve the potential for prosperity for this Indigenous community.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Feb. 29
Civil War talk postponed The Westbrook Historical Society’s picture tour of Civil War monuments in Maine has been rescheduled to 1:30 p.m. April 6 at the community center. Admission is free. Roberta Dutton Morrill, vice president of the historical society, will present the program originally scheduled for March 2. Housing Coalition meets The Westbrook Community […]
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Letter: Trump’s legal woes should serve as a warning
Six years ago, Donald Trump was fined $25 million for duping students who enrolled in his university. Nine months ago, the former president was found guilty of sexually assaulting the writer, E. Jean Carroll, and was fined $5 million. Two months ago, he was found guilty of further defaming her, and fined $83 million. One […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Leave lettuce behind for Brussels sprouts and kale Caesar
Follow up the salad with maple cream pie.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Past time for investment in school gardens and food education
Funding for garden and food educators will allow Maine schools to take full advantage of the myriad educational and social benefits of the school garden.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Immediate action needed to secure affordable internet in Maine
High-speed internet is not a luxury for older Mainers, it is a necessity.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Maine’s first ‘semi-open’ primaries beckon. What does that mean?
Unaffiliated voters can choose whichever ballot they want to fill out in March and June. It’s a significant change to a system we shouldn’t take for granted.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Feb. 29
Donations top $20,000 for house fire victims The GoFundMe donation drive to benefit a Gorham mother with two children who lost their home in a fire last week doubled its goal of $10,000. Donations reached $20,102 and new donations have been disabled by the organizer. Katharine Goodwill Brown and her children lost their home, car […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Feb. 29
Gorham haddock dinner – Friday, March 1, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, roll and dessert. $14; $6 pizza for kids. Takeout available. Gorham bean supper – Saturday, March 2, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Beans, coleslaw, potato salad, […]