In his recent opinion piece John Balentine wrote “parents – not the state – should determine whether their children are vaccinated.” He further adds “no one should want the government telling parents what they must do with their children …” This flies in the face of the preservation of public health and responsibilities given to […]
February 2020
Posted inThe Forecaster
Sande’s Picks: Maine Restaurant Week beats the winter blues
March 1-12 is the 12th annual Maine Restaurant Week – an exciting way to liven up the end of winter and to give participating restaurants all over the state a boost just when they need it most. It also provides interesting dining experiences at very affordable prices and at places you may not have tried before. My […]
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Posted inBicentennial, Local & State, News
On this date in Maine history: Feb. 28
Feb. 28, 1890: Bath Iron Works wins its first contract for the construction of complete ships – two iron gunboats for the U.S. Navy. Flags are hoisted at the shipyard and the yard’s whistles issue three loud blasts at noon to celebrate the occasion. The award accelerates the rush to convert the yard’s South Division […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: Making do
On the morning of this writing, there’s a snowstorm here at the cove. My plan to get to town for groceries was postponed so I examined the insides of the freezer and pantry to see what might inspire me. As my grown-up children checked in one by one, we reminisced about “the good old days” […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: To prevent needless suffering, vote ‘no’ on 1
I am 82 years old, and was a child before the development of vaccines against childhood diseases. Virtually every child had them all: chickenpox, whooping cough (pertussis), measles and mumps. Mumps was a particular problem because it can result in sterility and other effects if contracted by an adult male. As a result, young boys […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton: Feb. 28
Free tax prep help The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is now open and offering free tax preparation assistance for low- and moderate-income Mainers. Knowledgeable and fully trained tax prep volunteers are available to help on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. (behind Renys). Please call 647-3116 […]
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: The truth is vaccines save Maine kids’ lives. Let’s keep it that way.
For all the time they’ve spent talking in recent months, supporters of Question 1 have said precious little.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Ron Chase: Lands in Trust
Land trusts have positively impacted my life for many years. Yet, I’ve lacked a clear understanding of the important role they play in Maine and the breadth of benefits they provide. A recent accidental encounter has changed that. Last fall, while hiking on Pleasant Mountain near Bridgton, I met Jon Evans who was busy on […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Giving Voice: Food pantries across region need more food
The majority of the food pantries in the Food Security Coalition — which covers Sagadahoc, Lincoln, and northern Cumberland counties — reported an increase in visits in 2019. At the same time, due to more sophisticated supermarket inventory management systems, the pantries experienced a decrease in much-needed food donations. Food pantries rely on supermarkets and […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Vaccine opt-outs put many other Mainers at risk – vote ‘no’ on 1
Learning that her child’s kindergarten had a 40 percent vaccination rate felt like a betrayal of trust to one mother.
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