For my sister, “Let’s go” used to be defined by coaxing her two sons to get out of bed, ready for school and in the car before being late. However, at the ages of 80 and 82, she and her husband have drastically turned to a whole new chapter. My sister and her loving husband […]
February 2020
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Media, political elites who didn’t see Trump in 2016 are blowing it again with Bernie Sanders
Primary voters hear Sanders talking about how he’ll solve their real-world, 21st-century problems, and they’re responding.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Traditions of faith, science both encourage vaccination – vote ‘no’ on 1
The God of Christianity, Judaism and Islam has always cared about the health of the community.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Intertidal: Time for another look at redfish
Oceans in different parts of the world can seem to be quite different. Temperatures vary from frosty to bath-like. The color of the water can be deep green or bright blue. Some oceans are wild and rough and others calm and quiet. Waterfronts can be industrial or pastoral. That’s why it’s so amazing to find […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford’s Family Fun Festival wins 10th award
BIDDEFORD — The annual Family Fun Festival, a free community event in Biddeford offered as part of the National Night Out campaign each August, has received its 10th award from the National Association of Town Watch in the twelve-year history of the event. Mayor Alan Casavant presented the award plaque to the community at the […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Old Social Security rule changed
Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul announced a new final rule Tuesday, Feb. 24 changing an agency disability rule that was introduced in 1978 and has remained unchanged. The change has been opposed by many. The commissioner described the rule change as an “update.” But last year leading Congressional Democrates described it as “harmful” and “unjustified.” […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Local residents receive academic honors
Saco resident Connor Northway, majoring in computer engineering/computer science, made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community reading program kicks off March 3
One Beach One Book in Old Orchard Beach will have a kick-off program on March 3, in the community room of the library from 5 to 6:30 p.m. “Return to 47” is a trip back in time to the great Maine fires of 1947, presented by Shane Enger from the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department. […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Eliminating political slush funds
Political action committees, or PACs, are a go-to mechanism to gain influence over our political system. Unlike individual campaigns which have set contribution limits, PACs can funnel unlimited amounts of money from special interests, corporations, and lobbyist contributions. PACs are so popular, that many of my colleagues, fellow state legislators, operate them. While I have […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Socks collected for those who need them
Senior Corps volunteers, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions and RSVP, received 2,266 pairs of socks during their 2nd Annual Warm Heart, Warm Feet sock drive, held throughout Maine in partnership with Renys department stores, which were distributed to people who need them. At every Renys store statewide, volunteers and store staff collected socks throughout the month […]