April 28, 1993 A large Portland disposal company would prefer seeing Regional Waste Systems abandon a full-scale recycling project in Gorham and instead send trash to that company’s landfills, an RWS consultant said last week. John Hayden also said Waste Management of Maine Inc. reinforced that position by offering RWS much lower contract costs for […]
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The Universal Notebook: A river in Egypt
There was a time back in the 20th century when people on all sides of an issue could agree on the facts, just not what they meant or what should be done about them. These days everyone seems to have their own facts as well as their own opinions. It’s impossible to argue with someone […]
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Here's Something: Gospel according to Uncle John, Aunt Linda, Uncle Phil
With many Americans taking to the streets to protest the president, guns, racial bias and harassment of women, the mid-2010s are looking a lot like the mid-20th century, when the civil rights movement dominated the news. Younger Americans only have documentaries and books to teach them of those days when “I am a man” signs […]
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Buxton Notes
Public ‘pot’ hearing The Buxton Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, about a proposed ordinance banning marijuana that will be decided by voters in the municipal election in June. The ordinance would prohibit “growing, selling, cultivating, and retail marijuana social clubs” in the town. The public hearing will […]
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Divided Cape Elizabeth council sees no conflict in Straw vote
CAPE ELIZABETH — After questions were raised about the potential for bias because his wife serves on the School Board, town councilors Tuesday voted to allow Councilor Chris Straw to take part in school budget discussions. The potential conflict came up during an April 12 meeting between the two panels, but was left unresolved. Chairwoman Jessica Sullivan raised […]
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Divided Cape Elizabeth council sees no conflict in Straw vote
CAPE ELIZABETH — After questions were raised about the potential for bias because his wife serves on the School Board, town councilors Tuesday voted to allow Councilor Chris Straw to take part in school budget discussions. The potential conflict came up during an April 12 meeting between the two panels, but was left unresolved. Chairwoman Jessica Sullivan raised […]
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We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, April 26, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken pie, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, April 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, April 27, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock […]
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Politics & Other Mistakes: There's a nickname for that
Max Linn goes nuts giving his enemies insulting nicknames. But Mad Max isn’t very clever at it. I intend to help him out. Maladroit Max is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine currently held by independent Sen. Angus King – even though Late-Arrival Linn has only been a year-round resident […]
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Community reads celebrates excellence in writing
WESTBROOK- The winners of Westbrook Community Reads writing competition were announced April 3 at the culmination of the month-long a Westbrook School Department and Westbrook Kiwanis joint event in which community members were invited to read “Wonder.” The book, written by R.J. Palacio, tells the story of Auggie Pullman, a 10-year-old student with a facial […]
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Renovations for Westbrook City Hall and Community Center
WESTBROOK — City hall will soon be operating a little bit differently — at least temporarily — as five offices on the first floor get renovated to give the building more office space. At first reading Monday, the city council approved awarding an $85,825 contract to H.E. Callahan Construction Company to do the work. The Auburn-based firm was […]