I think it was Ben Franklin who said, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.”?The past few months here in Maine, folks have been talking more about taxes than death. But don’t worry, I have no intention of getting into the tax fray. I won’t even go on record and say whether I’m for death […]
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Westbrook library partners with Portland
WESTBROOK – Patrons of Westbrook’s Walker Memorial Library will have access to more books and information thanks to the library’s new partnership with the Portland Public Library. As of July 1, Walker Memorial Library has partnered with the Portland library to allow staff at Walker to issue Portland Public Library cards in Westbrook. According to […]
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400 iPads head to two Standish elementary schools
STANDISH – Apple iPads once thought earmarked for Bonny Eagle High School will instead be used by elementary school students in Standish, following a decision announced Monday by the School Administrative District 6 school board. About 400 iPads will be split among second- and third-grade students, as well as teachers and staff, at Edna Libby […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE – Serfdom here we come
After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the legality of Obamacare, which is grossly mislabeled as the Affordable Care Act, many Americans don’t have a clue that another nail has been driven into the coffin of freedom. What amazes me the most is that those who support Obamacare truly believe that health care in America will […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES – Now, I don't believe that anymore
Back in 1994, being pro-choice on abortion was a popular political position – even for conservative Republicans. A solid majority of Maine voters had made it clear in earlier elections that they didn’t want government restrictions placed on a woman’s right to control her body. Candidates for high public office who espoused contrary views did […]
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Hearing date set for Pike blasting case
WESTBROOK – A state Business and Consumer Court judge has set a date to consider the approval of a consent decree between the city of Westbrook and Pike Industries. On Monday, Superior Court Justice Thomas Humphrey set a hearing date on a motion from Pike to grant preliminary approval of the consent decree for July […]
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Gorham firm opens Route 302 quarry
GORHAM – After more than five years of litigation and construction, the quarry located at the corner of Nash Road and Route 302 is finally in business after the town of Windham issued a permit last week to the site’s new owner, Shaw Brothers Construction of Gorham. Upon receiving the occupancy permit June 21 that […]
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Standish, Old Orchard Beach among state grant awardees
Standish and Old Orchard Beach were among five communities recently awarded grants through the Land and Water Conservation Fund from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. Land and Water Conservation Fund grants last year provided $366,166 in funding throughout Maine. Five grants recently were awarded to the towns of Vassalboro, Old Orchard Beach, Pittsfield, […]
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Inside New Gloucester – 6/29
Fundraising for new Veterans Monument A mass mailing to all the citizens of New Gloucester has kicked off the public fundraising portion of the campaign for the New Gloucester Veterans Monument “Thank You to All Who Have Served.” The mailing details the project’s goals and requests donations from all interested people. The monument sitting on […]
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Getting Westbrook's band together
WESTBROOK – Westbrook High School has a long tradition of musical excellence, and this summer some alumni are looking to celebrate that long tradition with a special reunion. On Aug. 4, for the first time ever, Westbrook High School music alumni will gather for a reunion at the high school, featuring a reception and a […]