Early, who threw six no-hit innings on Sunday, is named the league’s pitcher of the week.
2025
Sen. Collins shouldn’t support cuts that derail Maine’s climate work | Letter
A recent article highlighted the fact that Maine’s climate plan is at risk due to cuts in the proposed federal budget, and I’m asking Sen. Susan Collins to vote against those cuts. The fact that the climate is changing is clear. As a kid in Maine, I don’t remember ever dealing with 90-degree days in […]
Weighing the collateral damage of Trump’s big bill | Letter
In this case, thousands of deaths against tax breaks for the already wealthy.
Collective bargaining investments bring Scarborough to the brink of full employment | In the Know
When the Scarborough began negotiating with its four unions in the spring of 2024, many groups’ wages had fallen behind our neighboring communities. As a result, the town was struggling to fill key frontline positions in both public works and the police department. Wage studies performed at the time found that the starting pay for […]
If we refuse to fail, we refuse to learn | Letter
Much of our life’s learning comes to us through our own failures. That is — if we are able to acknowledge that it was our failure, and not lay it at the feet of someone else. The acknowledging piece can be challenging. Our culture, and particularly our current president, does not acknowledge failure. It is […]
Westbrook Notes: Rained out in June, Together Days auction scheduled for July 3
Together Days reboot The Westbrook Together Days auction, washed out on June 7, is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at Riverbank Park, 677 Main St. A live concert with Julia Gagnon will follow the auction. Free weekly movie Cinema Central will show free movies at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, July […]
This farming community had a skunk – yes, a skunk – for a pet
Ron Joseph has fond memories of the skunk, with its scent glands removed, that became a part of his childhood.
A decade of empowering young leaders in York County | Justin Chenette
Back in high school, I wanted to start a nonprofit organization to give back to others. Flash forward to my first term in the House of Representatives, and I made it a reality. What started out as a group to do everything from supporting homeless veterans to get back on their feet, providing arts grants […]
Preserving and protecting health care in Maine | Henry Ingwersen
As I wait for the morning session bell to ring on our final day at the State House this session, I am reflecting on the good work we’ve been able to get done. And I consider MaineCare. MaineCare isn’t just a policy issue we debate in Augusta; it’s a lifeline for over 400,000 Maine residents, […]
We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gray and Westbrook
Gray bean supper – Saturday, July 5, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, homemade biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. All-you-can-eat, $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under age 5. Free community cookout – Sunday, July 6, 11:15 a.m., Riverbank Park, Westbrook. Sponsored by […]