Truth. Most of us seek the truth. At least we say we seek the truth. But, truth be told, there are truths we choose not to see or hear. I’ve been aware for years of one such truth. And that is the indisputable fact of the impossibility of continued global growth. Here I’ll discuss only […]
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Westbrook Notes – 7/3
‘Pretty Girls’ in park concert The free Wednesday evening concert series in Riverbank Park on Main Street continues on July 9 from 6-8 with the group Pretty Girls Sing Soprano. A family barbecue will be held from 5-7 p.m. to benefit American Legion Post 62. Kids’ colonial dress-up day at Tate House The Tate House […]
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AG probe sought in Gorham
GORHAM – After learning that the Office of Maine Attorney General has been asked to launch an investigation, the Gorham Town Council on Tuesday tabled action to send a town document for forensic testing to verify its authenticity. At issue is whether the town’s paperwork associated with a 12-year-old eminent-domain case, is authentic. The matter […]
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New Idexx facility called ‘inspirational and energizing’
WESTBROOK – Standing in the “fusion cafe?” of Idexx Labratories’ multi-million dollar expansion Friday, Westbrook City Councilor John O’Hara said, “It’s almost like they’ve skipped a century in the workplace all within one step.” O’Hara’s comment followed an extravagant ribbon-cutting ceremony at the company’s $35 million, 107,000-square-foot “Synergy Center,” which showcases a modern approach to […]
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Buxton welcomes Jamie Grant home from Afghanistan
A big turnout of Buxton firefighters and friends welcomed Staff Sgt. Jamie Grant home on Wednesday following a deployment with Maine’s 133rd Engineer Battalion to Afghanistan. “He’s a hero,” Maj. Michael Steinbuchel, spokesman for the Maine Army National Guard, said, “and we’re glad he’s home.” “This was a surprise,” Grant said at a gathering at […]
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Consensus eludes withdrawal panels
A disagreement on tuition for Durham and Pownal students who attend Freeport High School should Freeport leave Regional School Unit 5 has further distanced any consensus between the two committees negotiating that withdrawal. Peter Murray, chairman of the Freeport Withdrawal Committee, said Monday that the RSU 5 Working Group is not offering a reasonable tuition […]
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‘Wizard of Oz’ an epic production
FREEPORT – You can’t make these things up. A theater company in Iowa sent costumes to Freeport for the upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz,” at the Freeport Performing Arts Center. The shipment was delayed due to a tornado. Freeport Players is working in conjunction with Freeport Family Performing Arts to put on the […]
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LETTERS: Bear baiting ‘senseless’
In an article describing the plight of a starving eaglet, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has – sadly and ironically – said that intervention is only appropriate when there is “a human cause of [the] situation.” IF&W would take action to protect eagles from the indolence of man, such as lead contamination, but […]
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LETTERS: Merger worsened FHS problems
As a recent Freeport High School graduate, I would like to refute the assertion that Freeport High School students like the RSU, or have benefitted from the consolidation. In my experience, the merger brought down the quality of education. Things have not improved, and most students would agree that the RSU model has not benefitted […]
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Inside Windham – 6/27
Slow Down on River Road According to the town’s website, “the speed limit on River Road has been reduced to 40 miles per hour from the Masonic Hall in North Windham to Bishop Drive near Newhall in South Windham. MDOT reduced the speed limit along this length of River Road due to its condition and […]