PORTLAND — City residents could see a 3.4 percent tax increase related to a $52.3 million fiscal year 2020 education budget introduced Monday. “We feel it is very responsible on the expense side,” Superintendent Ken Kunin said Wednesday. “We think this really does help address our needs, and are very thankful we received more subsidy than anticipated.” The […]
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History project benefits South Portland students, seniors
SOUTH PORTLAND — Nineteen eighth-graders from Mahoney Middle School have embarked on an interview-based writing project to document memories across generations. Facilitated by teacher Susan Thornfeldt and South Portland Community Center leader John Rich, the oral history project encourages the students to interview 14 people ages 70 and older about significant memories. The project is […]
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Politics & Other Mistakes: An unpopular opinion about the popular vote
Oh swell, now I’m in bed with a racist. There I was half-awake on a peaceful Saturday morning, musing about what a horrible thing it would be if a bill before the Legislature to bypass the Electoral College in presidential elections and rely instead on the popular vote becomes law, when I rolled over to […]
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We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, March 14, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken and stuffing, $5. Haddock dinner – Friday, March 15, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, dinner roll, beverage and dessert. $9, $5; cheese pizza, beverage and dessert, […]
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Here's Something: Sun always shines on local journalism
News consumers in the age of Trump can’t help but notice the disturbing conjoining of journalism and government. Alleged leaks – the FBI tipping off CNN to an upcoming raid, or Democrat congressional aides distributing documents to the media before giving them to Republicans – prove how government officials and journalists secretly rely on each […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on March 18, 1959, that Gorham dairy farmer Harrison Felch of Wescott Road died at 56. Mrs. Wilfred Vigeant and Mrs. Joseph Couillard were hostesses at a surprise bridal shower honoring Ann Vigeant at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Ann was to become the bride of Richard Couillard on May 16.
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Westbrook Notes
Falcon’s Nest drive Westbrook Middle School’s Falcon’s Nest has announced a food and toiletry drive March 16-24 hosted by Big Lots, 1100 Brighton Ave., Portland. Suggested non-perishable food items include macaroni and cheese cups, microwaveable meals, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, crackers, goldfish, granola bars, fruit snacks, soups, pudding, canned vegetables, pasta and sauce. Toiletry item […]
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The Universal Notebook: Keep your religion to yourself
I know I’m skating on thin ice when I talk about someone else’s religion. I’m very apt to be accused of intolerance. But religious tolerance simply means accepting the religious views of others as long as they don’t try to force them on you. For instance, I accept the recent United Methodist Church re-assertion of […]
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'Doppler Doug' honored as city's Employee of Year
WESTBROOK — Doug Eaton, a longtime employee of the Public Services Department, is the city’s Employee of the Year for 2018. “Doug has an innate ability to lead and is fully respected by his coworkers,” Mayor Mike Sanphy said prior to presenting Eaton with a plaque at the March 4 City Council meeting. “He is excellent […]
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Cape Elizabeth hires finance director
CAPE ELIZABETH — A policy that prevents town employees from being appointed to municipal boards and committees remains under review after councilors voted Monday to hold a second workshop. The Town Council on March 11 also unanimously approved hiring John Quartararo to fill a new finance director position, reviewed the new senior tax relief program, […]