A partnership between the Scarborough Public Library and Scarborough Land Trust will bring conservation biologist Geri Vistein to the library on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. to present “Coyote … America’s Songdog.” More Scarborough residents are encountering coyotes in everyday life, making this program timely. The program is free and open to the public. […]
March 2020
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Everyone has a role to play in limiting spread of coronavirus
It’s time for Mainers to show what good neighbors we are.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Outbreak should prompt boost in Maine Rainy Day Fund allocation
The Maine Legislature is currently negotiating a $127 million supplemental budget. In early February, Gov. Mills submitted her proposal, which included $20 million for the Budget Stabilization Fund, better known as the “Rainy Day Fund.” At the time, the allocation was very reasonable. Much has changed in the past five weeks. The economic outlook on […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Letter: Distrustful of Republicans
Recently, The Times Record has had announcements of two Republicans running for local state legislative positions. Many years ago, I worked with one of these candidates and found that person competent, hard working and collegial and really the other candidate sounds to be similar. However, it is not enough to have these characteristics when the […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Businesses in Maine college towns brace for students’ departure
From Gorham to Farmington to Orono, campus responses to coronavirus concerns raise worries about lost revenue.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Cemetery maintenance options discussed
City Council workshop centers on Brown’s Hill and Bay View cemeteries.
Posted inAuto
On the Road Quick Takes: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL & Hyundai Elantra Sport
Winter brings us a pair of repeat visitors, a compact crossover plus a compact sedan— two of the hottest-selling auto segments. Which one fits your needs?
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham: March 13
Bells are ringing On Sunday, March 15, the actual date of our state’s 200th birthday, church bells around town will be ringing to commemorate the occasion. Participating Windham churches are the South Windham Community Church; the North Windham Union Church, whose bell will ring from the Little Meetinghouse; and the Windham Hill United Church of […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Social Security and OIG held national ‘Slam the Scam’ Day March 5
Andrew Saul, commissioner of Social Security, and the agency continue raising public awareness about telephone impersonation schemes during the Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) national ‘Slam the Scam’ Day which took place March 5. Social Security and OIG have made concerted efforts to educate the public about these scams — in which fraudulent callers […]
Posted inFeatured Property, Real Estate
Quintessential Cape Is a Rare Treat in a Treasured Location
Visit an open house for 5 Elbridge Oliver Way on Sunday, March 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.