GORHAM – A proposed new highway linking Gorham with the Maine Turnpike, under review in a two-part regional study, would spur economic development for the town, a Gorham official says. The recommendations of the recently concluded $1 million first phase of the Gorham East West Corridor Study call for municipal land use changes, more public […]
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Lightning shatters trees, nerves
WESTBROOK – Kelsey Couture, 18, a high school student home on April vacation, was barely awake when the first rumbles of thunder rolled through her neighborhood last week, but one lightning strike that landed at the edge of her back yard at 58 Old Farm Road got her up quickly. “It was like nothing I’ve […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – Budget drama has more episodes
Lucius Flatley told the coffee group this week that the issues underlying the differing budget proposals between the GOP and Mr. Obama should be understood by every American. If the country chooses the wrong path, it may lead into a wilderness. A common goal in both offerings is to put the national budget on course […]
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A Note From The Publisher: Welcome spring
Despite an April 1 dumping of heavy, wet snow, we hardy Mainers know that spring is here. No matter what the calendar says, the first sign of spring for me is hearing the peepers. Not long after I hear the first serenade, I notice the pussy willows in the front yard and the crocuses popping […]
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A Note From The Publisher: Welcome spring
Despite an April 1 dumping of heavy, wet snow, we hardy Mainers know that spring is here. No matter what the calendar says, the first sign of spring for me is hearing the peepers. Not long after I hear the first serenade, I notice the pussy willows in the front yard and the crocuses popping […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Web
Efficiency in the home
The first steps to reducing the amount of energy you use in your home are simple, no-cost modifications – taking shorter showers, washing clothes in warm or cold water instead of hot, keeping dryer lint traps clean, skipping the dry cycle on the dishwasher and turning lights, televisions and computers off when not in use. […]
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Getting rid of those pesky pests
Springtime in Maine is quite beautiful. For the first time in months, the weather is finally warm enough to shed those jackets and gloves, and Mainers can finally get outside without worrying about frostbite. But there is a downside to all this nice weather. While the warmth allows people to get out and get more […]
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Curb appeal
house with stone walk & flag By John Balentine Improving a home’s curb appeal – that first impression seen from the street or driveway – is not only vital to sellers wanting to maximize the value of their property, it also has the net effect of maximizing enjoyment while still living in the home. Many […]
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Curb appeal
house with stone walk & flag By John Balentine Improving a home’s curb appeal – that first impression seen from the street or driveway – is not only vital to sellers wanting to maximize the value of their property, it also has the net effect of maximizing enjoyment while still living in the home. Many […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Web
Grow up, already
Up until now, you’ve been more likely to weed supermarket aisles than your own back yard. Still, with the rising cost of food, the organic movement – or perhaps just the desire for a new hobby – you’re intrigued by vegetable gardening. But you haven’t a clue where to start. Well, first off, think small. […]