BUXTON – A home, garage and several vehicles were destroyed on Tuesday in an early morning fire on Narragansett Trail in Buxton. The two-alarm fire was reported at 2:58 when a smoke detector awakened the homeowner, said Buxton Fire Chief Nathan Schools. The name of the man, who was alone in the home, was not […]
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Gorham OKs New Portland Road repairs
GORHAM – A bumpy section of New Portland Road in Gorham near the Westbrook city line has been approved for a long-needed rebuild. In a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon, Gorham town councilors voted 4-0 (Ben Hartwell, Suzanne Phillips and Matthew Robinson absent) to award a contract not to exceed $249,900 to Shaw Brothers Construction […]
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GUEST COLUMN: Canada’s oil sands: Separating fact from fiction
There is a lot of information circulating about Canada’s oil sands, not all of which is accurate. As Mainers examine this issue, it is important that this be done objectively, and based on fact and science. There are also numerous environmental, economic, security and safety dimensions to consider, all of which deserve a closer look. […]
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POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Dead can dance
In case you missed it, Ed Muskie last month endorsed independent Eliot Cutler for governor. This is remarkable for a number of reasons. For one thing, Muskie – the former governor, U.S. senator and secretary of state – was one of the founders of the modern Democratic Party in Maine. His loyalty to its nominees […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Some of my friends have Alzheimer’s. Some relatives (and friends) had Alzheimer’s before they died, and many, many times I have referred those expressing concerns about family members, or themselves, to the organization called Alzheimer’s Association. The organization has a terrific website, very informative and down to earth. However, many in my peer group do […]
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Durham honors 50-year volunteer firefighter
DURHAM – A firefighter has been recognized for 50 years of service to the Durham Volunteer Fire Department. Fire Chief William St. Michel and fellow firefighters honored Peter Lowe during a banquet held on April 12 at the Brunswick Golf Club. Lowe, 73, said Monday he only serves for about half the year, as he […]
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CMP rate hike hurts consumers
I am one of the half-million customers who will be affected by Central Maine Power’s proposed unfair rate increase if the Public Utility Commission approves their proposal. I decided to make my voice heard about this by testifying before the commission at a public hearing on April 3. I’m glad I did. Many in our […]
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EARTH SPEAKS: Tall tales to remember
Who doesn’t like stories? And if they are true, isn’t that even better? One night at a gala Christmas party at the home of a prominent Maine legislator from Windham, surrounded by a host of his friends, he told me that he loved stories of the Old West the cowboy days. Oh, that struck a […]
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A year after bombing, victim still recovering
WESTBROOK – A year after losing her leg and a close friend in the Boston Marathon bombing, Karen Rand McWatters, formerly of Westbrook and South Portland, is steadily recovering. McWatters, who grew up in Westbrook before moving to South Portland, now lives in Somerville, Mass. Last year, McWatters was standing next to her best friend, […]
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Westbrook Notes – 4/17
Dancers to perform in Macy’s parade Nine student dancers from Drouin Dance Center in Westbrook have been invited to perform in the 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. They will join 600 selected dancers from around the country and perform with Spirit of America Productions in the parade in Herald Square on […]