Experienced fishermen say that participants have declined over the years, but they still love the annual event.
February 2020
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Letter: Balentine’s hindsight is not 20-20
This in response to whatever you would call Mr. Balentine’s latest opinion piece, “Rush to judgment reveals society’s sad state,” (Feb. 12). While reading it I had to laugh out loud. Mr. Balentine is either very ignorant of facts or very naïve. Point 1: Mr. Reagan did not win the Cold War by himself. There […]
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Letter to the editor: A Maine nurse says where there’s vaccine risk, there must be choice
As a registered nurse for nearly 17 years, I am appalled at the lack of empathy and knowledge that has resulted in the passage of a law that mandates vaccination for all Maine students and medical professionals. Missing just one vaccination by informed choice will result in a health care worker losing their job or […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Feb. 20
Library potluck meeting The Friends of the Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 on the first floor of the library. “We will be hosting our annual potluck meeting,” said Kerri Frazier, president of the friends group. “Bring a tasty dish that you would like to share […]
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Intertidal: Know your diatoms
If you don’t know what diatoms are, you can get a little primer by reading last week’s Intertidal. In short, they are tiny single-celled plants that are part of the soup of plankton that lives in the ocean and creates much of its food. Part of this soup is made of plants that produce food […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
City working on plan to reduce recycling contamination
Westbrook officials first want to find out which Casella Waste routes have the most unacceptable recycling, and then they hope to target those areas for awareness and education.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Looking Back: Feb. 20
Feb. 22, 1995 A Little Falls landmark that was an item of contention between the Gorham PTA and Town Council appears headed for the wrecking ball. Town Manager David Cole is gathering estimates at the request of the council for the possible demolition of the abandoned Frederick Robie School, 666 Gray Road. The council has […]
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Letter: Freeport Library appreciates story
Kudos to Alex Lear and The Forecaster for your fun and fact-filled article entitled “Seeing is perceiving” in the Feb. 6 edition of your paper. Even the youngest babies in attendance appear totally focused as Brandi Lemieux uses sign language while Ali Reddy reads along during Tuesday morning story time. It’s new and innovative programs […]
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Letter to the editor: Mills’ sports betting veto has widespread fallout
What many Maine citizens may not know is that when Gov. Mills vetoed the sports betting bill before the Legislature, she also wiped out access to wagering on horse races over the internet on websites like NYRA, Bet America and others. Maine horse bettors who support our harness racing industry with their interest in racing […]
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Letter: Vaccinations keep schools, communities healthy
Why am I voting No on 1 on March 3? Growing up in a family of eight, whatever my siblings brought home, we all got. Whooping cough? Check. Measles? Check. Mumps? Check. Chickenpox? Check. My parents couldn’t always afford to take us to the doctor, so I spent nights over a pot of steaming water […]