Hint: Portland isn’t on the list.
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Posted inMaine, News
Santa connects with children via Windham ‘hotline’
Rec Technologies named Windham’s North Pole Hotline one of America’s best local holiday events.
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Residents on Scarborough boards and committees provide valuable expertise | In the Know
The town of Scarborough has over a dozen active boards and committees providing valuable input to the council, policy, and projects. The committees are made up of volunteer community members who contribute their time and expertise into advancing town efforts. They have made considerable progress over the past several months and intend to set their […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Waterville toddler Ayla Reynolds not forgotten 14 years after she went missing
The girl was reported missing from her Waterville home Dec. 17, 2011, and has not been found nor has anyone been arrested in the case.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland launches study to review its inclusionary zoning ordinance
The 10-year-old policy requires 25% of housing units in new developments to be deemed affordable. Developers say the rules are too stringent and stifling construction of units that the city desperately needs.
Posted inLetters
Church leaders should be denouncing Trump’s words | Letter
President Trump recently called a Somali immigrants “garbage.” Not long before that, he called a female reporter “piggy.” How revolting that we have a president who talks like this, who uses such disgusting language to describe God’s precious creations. According to press reports, activists and community leaders have called on elected officials to stand up […]
Posted inLetters
Home schooling leads to good outcomes | Letter
I appreciated the Dec. 9 Maine Monitor article, “Homeschooling is growing in Maine. Here’s what that looks like.” Missing, though, was a thorough description of home schooling, its good outcomes and the support for it in Maine established by law. Maine’s home school students can use their local schools to take the same courses as […]
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Matt Dunlap understands what Maine’s working families need | Letter
His focus on women and children is particularly commendable.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine businesses, organizations boost Toy Fund with donations
Their support will help the 76-year-old charity supply gifts and books to thousands of Maine children this holiday season.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
I may not have what it takes to be an influencer | Opinion
I’m no Meghan, Duchess of Sussex — and that’s OK.