The coronavirus not only has its victims, but it is also a victim. It suffers from an illness once thought to have been stamped out, but now afflicting the government again. It was called the “spoils system.” When Andrew Jackson became president in 1829, he promptly replaced federal government officials with people who were loyal […]
March 2020
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Casco to honor former town manager at dedication ceremony
The Casco Board of Selectmen and the community will pay tribute to Dave Morton Monday at Town Hall.
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Posted inFeatured Property
Budding Biddeford is Ideal for New Buyers and Downsizers
Visit an open house for 67 Westmore Ave on Sunday, March 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Voice of the Titanic is now at risk
A court fight over the retrieval of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Machine from the wreck site should be handled both quickly and carefully.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Be thankful for Mike Bloomberg and his half-billion-dollar campaign
His failed presidential effort has taught us valuable lessons about money, policy and politics.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Congress should create ‘Dreamer Corps’ to break political logjam
Undocumented U.S. residents brought here as children could battle the root causes of illegal immigration in exchange for citizenship.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Student agrees with Balentine on drone law
I completely agree with John Balentine’s editorial “Drone surveillance law needed in Maine,” (Feb. 4). I believe that there should be a drone surveillance law in Maine. The drone issue is getting progressively worse and I believe eventually people will be using guns to shoot the drones down. This could be an issue because what […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland hosts State Middle School Honors Festival
Students from Gorham, Westbrook, Cape Elizabeth, Noble, Massabesic, Lake Region, Thornton, Sacopee Valley, Scarborough, Bonny Eagle, Mahoney, and Memorial middle schools were represented.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Free Baptist Church gets new pastor
Sometimes known as the Eight Corners Church, The Scarborough Free Baptist Church has a new pastor. Pastor Michael Dalton joined the staff of the church in October and will compliment Pastor Ron Robinson as co-pastors. Scarborough Free Baptist Church began as a church in 1831 in Cape Elizabeth, and 10 years later moved to Eight […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough residents earn top honors
The following Scarborough students have earned academic honors. Caelyn Marie Sheil, a sophomore who is currently enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program, made the fall 2019 honors list at Husson University. Students who make the honors list must carry at least 12 graded credit hours during the semester and earn a […]