Visitor restrictions Bridgton Hospital has implemented a temporary new visiting policy in order to decrease the spread of viruses and protect patients, staff and the community. Adults with respiratory issues are asked to not visit patients in the hospital and all children under 12 are restricted from visiting. For more information call 647-6000. Youth Art […]
March 2020
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Columnist Barreca an eloquent voice for real class
Thank you, Hartford Courant columnist and professor Gina Barreca, for spelling out the true meaning of class (March 7)! In today’s world of crazy, mixed-up values, we seemed to have lost the true meaning of this word. Class distinction comes only to those who carry it in their pocket, as Lord Chesterfield once said about […]
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Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Cumberland Rescue goes above and beyond the call of duty
We wish to express our gratitude and admiration for Cumberland Rescue’s quick and professional help in getting our son out of the woods between Tuttle and Greely roads and to the hospital on March 1. Above and beyond the call of duty, one of the crew stayed with him until his shoulder was put back […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lawmakers right to tweak Maine’s vaccine law
Voters overwhelmingly support immunization requirements, but diseases can’t spread among online-only students.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: CMP thanked for prompt power restoration
I know it’s been fashionable lately to bash Central Maine Power, but I have a little different take. The other night it was a little breezy and about 1:30 a.m., we lost our power. Being on a somewhat remote service line, I expected the power to be out for some time. I called CMP at […]
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John Micek: Election 2020 is an existential fight for the nation’s soul
You’ve probably never heard of Erica Newland. And if she had her druthers, it’s a safe bet that she would have preferred it stayed that way. But Newland, a former attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel, found herself a front-line warrior in the battle to protect the Constitution from the […]
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Letter to the editor: Seniors key part of Portland’s thriving arts scene
The Press Herald published a recent report about Portland’s support of the arts (Feb. 8). Theater, music and dance were all on the list. My guess is that a significant number of seniors are in the audience for these events. It would be great to give seniors credit for our contributions to the Portland area, […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
New shows this weekend at Maine Repb
BIDDEFORD — Surviving the night might take a little improvisation. It’s an improv comedy “Who-dunnit” sweet-tooth extravaganza Friday, March 13, as Maine Rep teams up with Sleuths Mystery Entertainment and Cakes for All Seasons in Mystery at Grand Malarkey, a full comedy event that features a mystery show, an in-depth mystery game with prizes, in-character […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth approves $200K towards land trust purchase, final vote March 23
Town leaders agree the 52-acre parcel of undeveloped forest near the Foreside is ecologically valuable.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Plot rentals are available in the Saco Community Garden
SACO — Several plots are still available for rent in the Saco Community Garden. The Garden, located in Haley Park on King Street in Saco, offers a place for gardeners of all skill levels to rent a plot to plant and grow fresh produce, herbs, and flowers. The garden features a fenced area of 55 […]