WELLS Kim Yurga named Student-Athlete of the Month at Wells High Wells High senior student Kim Yurga was recognized as the school’s October Student-Athlete of the Month for her performance in academics and as a member of the girls’ volleyball team. “I was actually surprised that I got this because I play with a lot […]
February 2020
Guest opinion column: For CMP’s tower problem, the simplest solution is the most obvious
Last week, CMP held its meeting regarding The Chops tower lights, at the Woolwich Town Hall. The company came well prepared with more than half a dozen experts and staff to address the community about the strobing lights that have been a flashpoint in the daily life of the Merrymeeting Bay and Kennebec residents. And […]
Tap Lines: These beers were made for drinking (and not overthinking)
No need to read the tasting notes on these craft brews.
Letter to the editor: Students who walk and bike should be considered
It’s nice to see the Maine Legislature will consider converting the state’s 3,000 school buses to 100 percent all-electric by 2040 (L.D. 1894). Something else should be done right now: Direct Maine’s Department of Education to get serious about its responsibility toward children who walk or bike to school. In two recent school construction projects […]
Douglas Rooks: Are we ready for a McGovern moment?
When presidential campaigning began in earnest a year ago, few could have imagined that the first actual voting, in Iowa, would be backgrounded by an impeachment trial. Yet it seems appropriate to our national quandary as Maine voters await their own turn four weeks later. Since the Republican Party lies supine before Donald Trump, the […]
Momix brings mix of dance and illusion to Portland
The Connecticut-based company will perform at Merrill Auditorium Friday.
Immigration advocates in Maine worry about new ‘public charge’ rule
The regulation could make it more difficult for applicants to get green cards if they have taken public assistance.
Portland council may delay key vote on new homeless shelter
One policy amendment would require assurances that steps will be taken to pursue a statewide network.
On the Cheap: Hear about an Appalachian Trail adventure and hit the First Friday Art Walk
You can also show off your talents in Freeport on Saturday.