The Falmouth council’s workforce housing project, at first blush, appears a well-intentioned shot at easing the current housing crunch. However, the trends causing this housing shortage sprang up from the pandemic and, most recently, high interest rates. These events are transitory in nature, and, according to leading economists, their influences appear to be easing (New […]
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Letter: Founding fathers knew pitfalls of national vote for president
I feel I should respond to Nancy O’Hagan’s letter to the editor on March 20 (“Popular vote treats every voter equally everywhere“). O’Hagan indicates that we need a nationwide vote for the chief executive. If Maine joins the so-called national popular vote compact, the citizens of our state will surrender their voice in selecting our […]
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Yarmouth Clippers Winter Athletes of the Year
Hockey champion David Swift and nonpareil Alpine skier Brooke Boone are this year’s recipients.
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Freeport Falcons Winter Athletes of the Year
Skiing standouts Teo Steverlynck-Horne and Rosie St. Cyr are this year’s recipients.
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Waynflete Flyers Winter Athletes of the Year
Basketball standouts Nico Kirby and Lucy Hart are this year’s recipients.
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Portland Bulldogs Winter Athletes of the Year
Swim champion Maria DelMonte and track star Nathan Blades are both honored for second time.
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Deering Rams Winter Athletes of the Year
State champion wrestler Pedro Lombi wins again and is joined by hoops standout Natalie Santiago.
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North Yarmouth Academy Panthers Spring Sports Preview
(Ed. Note: No information was provided for the outdoor track team) BASEBALL (co-op with Waynflete) Coach: Paul Grazia (10th year, 57-80 overall record) 2023 record: 14-4 (Lost, 4-3 (8 innings), to Sacopee Valley in Class C South semifinals) Top returning players: Cole Lambert (Senior), Matthew Powers (Senior), Caden Violette (Senior), Nico Herrera (Junior), Dylan Kullman (Junior) Pivotal games: […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Frittata with fruit salad make for easy Easter brunch
My family seems to prefer keeping our holiday meals simple and this frittata, a dense, flavorful pie, heavy on the veg, with just enough cheesy eggs to hold it all together, fits the bill for Easter. You can mix and match your favorite vegetables, interchange varieties of cheese, and substitute the bacon with diced ham […]
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Colby it is: Hartley makes it official
Scarborough girls’ hoops standout to play where her grandfather, Dick Whitmore, was a coaching legend.