Many who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction rely on the routine and shared experience of recovery meetings, many of which are now are being held online.
March 2020
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Reconsider policy on Maine COVID-19 patients’ anonymity
Those who’ve had contact with them need to know whether they should talk to a doctor.
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Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
Kay Wheeler, Raymond: You can lead a horse into water, as long as your mom doesn’t know
My Missouri cousin, whom we visited every summer, was an only child, like me. We were born three days apart. His name was Jay, and mine was Kay. I loved visiting them. His mom was, “Oh, let the kids go play, they’ll be OK.” My mom was a total watchdog and I couldn’t make a […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Community News
Kennebunk Free Library closes Due to the ongoing spread of the Coronavirus, Kennebunk Free Library announced that it made the decision to close. The decision was announced in March 16 email. “Along with many other entities, Kennebunk Free Library is announcing that we will be closed until further notice,” wrote Director Michelle K. Connors. “Our […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Visioning consultant the wrong fit for Falmouth
Falmouth’s Town Council has chosen a consultant to develop a “vision statement” that will shape a new Comprehensive Plan that in turn will shape the town’s future. Their choice reveals the aggressively urbanized future they favor. The fundamental question in a “visioning” process is whether the town wants to remain a small town optimized for […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: March 19
GHS excels in one-acts Gorham High School’s production of “Macbeth” captured first place in the regional Maine State Dram competition of one-act plays. Emily Paruk, Mason Hawkes, Emelia Bailey, Kaylin Brown and Annikka Mocciola were recognized for their performances by being named to the All-Festival cast, and Orion Bissonnette and Molly Lemont were recognized for […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: March 19
Nomination papers available Two selectmen seats are among several elected positions open this spring and nomination papers are available at Town Hall. Other terms available include town clerk for a three-year term; one Planning Board member, three years; one Planning Board member, two years; two Budget Committee members, three years; and one Budget Committee member, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Looking Back: March 19
March 22, 1995 All was far from quiet in the Westbrook High School gym Wednesday evening. More than 1,300 people, including musicians, were gathered for the All-City Concert by school bands from the fifth and sixth grades, directed by Philip Rich; seventh and eighth grades, directed by Charles McLaughlin; and the high school, directed by […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: March 19
Editor’s note: Due to closures and postponements prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if events listed are still being held.
Posted inObituaries, Times Record, Times Record Obituaries
Obituary: Geoffrey Tiemer Croft
Geoffrey Tiemer Croft 1961 – 2020 SIMSBURY, Conn. – Geoffrey Tiemer Croft, 59, of Simsbury, Conn., beloved husband of Lori …