I implore our representatives in Augusta to place a greater focus and effort on helping people who are trapped in the system, due to being in a low-income situation. The state is failing these individuals by not reasonably funding the departments that can assist them, such as the Department of Health and Human Services, MaineCare […]
2025
Maine comic book artist draws on his Army days in his new graphic novel
A Marvel comics veteran, Rick Parker of Falmouth released ‘Drafted’ last fall. It’s now drawing praise from critics.
Letter: Hype and hypocrisy on immigration policy
Upcoming immigration policy … ugh! There is currently lots of debate on the pros and cons on the merits of the H-1B immigration process. If I am correct, and I think I am, the tech companies see this as a necessary program. It allows them to have well-qualified immigrants to fill needed positions in their […]
Opinion: Democrats have their own ‘weird’ problem
National Democrats tend to use language that makes them seem more concerned with Miss Manners than Joe Sixpack. Trouble is, campaigns are not cordiality contests.
Sentry Meetings: Jan. 10-17
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 1/13 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 1/14 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Wed. 1/15 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Wed. 1/15 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall South Portland Mon. 1/13 8:30 a.m. Board of Health Zoom, Planning/Dev. Mon. 1/13 5:30 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, Planning/Dev. […]
Scarborough Meetings: Jan. 10-17
Fri. 1/10 8 a.m. Long-Range Planning Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 1/13 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 1/14 5:30 p.m. Coastal Waters/Harbor Committee Town Hall Tue. 1/14 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Conservation Town Hall Wed. 1/15 4 p.m. Appointments and Negotiations Town Hall Wed. 1/15 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Wed. 1/15 […]
Obituary: Ferolyn Lorraine Currier Menzel
OHIO – Ferolyn Lorraine Currier Menzel (Fay), 96, was called home in the early hours of Jan. 5, 2025. Born March …
Obituary: Harold Miller Dayton Jr.
HARPSWELL – Harold Miller Dayton Jr., 88, of Harpswell, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 7, 2025.
Harold, born on …
Obituary: Brenda Lee Heffron
GEORGETOWN – Brenda Lee Heffron, 70, the Tarbox family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their beloved Brenda of …
Obituary: Jennifer C. Jenkins
BRUNSWICK – Jennifer C. Jenkins, 78, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2024, at The Horizons Living and Rehab Facility in …