There aren’t too many fisheries that continue throughout the year. Many are restricted to the summer months, while others like scalloping only happen in the winter. But there are a few that keep going despite the drastic shifts in weather that happen between seasons. Fortunately, one of those is the state’s most valuable fishery – […]
February 2020
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Peace march set for Saturday
Saco River People for Peace schedules walk.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Judge should move ahead with Fair Elections Portland suit
Last October, Fair Elections Portland filed a lawsuit on behalf of myself and nine other registered voters. The lawsuit challenged the City Council’s earlier decision to certify our citizens initiative to establish and fund a clean elections program as a charter revision rather than as a charter amendment. The council’s decision was made on the […]
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Letter to the editor: Collins’ sources of financial support deserve close scrutiny
As reported by Staff Writer Rachel Ohm in your Saturday edition (Feb. 1, Page B1), Susan Collins’ campaign announced that “more than 87 percent of the contributions received by Dec. 31, (2019) were under $200, and they were spread among donors from each of Maine’s 16 counties.” Amy Abbott, finance director for the Collins for […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Mayor chooses to make school department his enemy
I’ve sat through numerous City Council and Finance Committee meetings over the years, especially during budget season. I’ve witnessed a pattern of berating and scolding of our superintendent/School Committee by our now mayor, Mike Foley. In the past, he was on the council (16 years) and this tactic is not new, but very disconcerting to […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Tom Purcell: The DC disorder that’s sadder than SAD
Maybe Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is bringing me down – or not. Overcast winter weather triggers SAD. Lack of exposure to sunlight can cause higher levels of melatonin and lower levels of serotonin in the brain, which can cause depression-like symptoms. But then again, maybe it’s the news – and not SAD – that’s triggering […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland moves to design new homeless shelter even as critics threaten referendum
A group of residents and others are working on citizens’ initiative to limit the size and control operations of such a facility.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Review: ‘Gretel & Hansel’ is a real horror(ible) movie
There’s Grimm, and there’s grim.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook promotes first female police sergeant
Since the Westbrook Police Department’s first female officer was hired in 1975, the number of women on the force has grown over the years and attitudes toward them have changed, officials say.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: Feb. 6
Music Feb. 7 First Friday Coffee House, positive, uplifting music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., South Windham Community Church, 31 Main St., South Windham. Free. FMI: 329-3483. Feb. 8 Bold Riley, 7 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Music with a Mission concert to benefit Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 […]