Early 20th century streets were busy with electric vehicles. In fact, they accounted for around a third of all vehicles on the road. Among the early electric vehicle pioneers were Thomas Edison and Ferdinand Porsche, who saw the efficiency and potential of the electric motor. However, the early prevalence of electric vehicles came and went, […]
Dan King
From Augusta – New school year, new look for Maine students
Fall is here again and with it, another school year for Maine students. For me, this time of year is one of my personal favorites. After all, it’s football season! After not being able to play last year, I know students all across Maine are just as excited as I am to participate in fall […]
Community News – Catch the Pumpkin Patch Trolley
Seashore Trolley Museum is hosting its 23rd annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley on Friday through Sunday Sept. 24-26 and Oct. 1-3 and Oct. 8-10. A new event date has also been added this year; Monday, Oct. 11 (Indigenous Peoples’ Day). The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Guests of all ages […]
Obituary – Susan Clark
Susan Amelia (Collins) Clark, 81, passed away at home on Sept. 17, 2021, after a long, brave, and often miraculous battle with multiple health issues. The great passions of her life were her people, her home, and her unwavering belief in the power of humor, love and compliments. Susan was born on Aug. 29, 1940 […]
Business News – Nonantum earns ‘Best Place to Work’ award
The Nonantum Resort was awarded as a ‘Best Place to Work in Maine’ for the sixth year. The Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management has named The Nonantum Resort among its annual Best Places to Work in Maine list. The announcement was made Sept. 14. According to the news release, “Not […]
Chamber unveils award winners
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From Augusta – A new assault and the war with COVID continues
Sometimes, oftentimes, we are at our best when things appear to be at their worst. As in any war, success demands of us cooperation, a societal commitment to do what is necessary to help each other work toward a goal. Regarding COVID, our choices and our discipline are still being tested. According to the CDC, […]
Obituary – Elizabeth Best
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betty” Best. She passed away at her home in Kennebunk while surrounded with love and her family by her side on Sept. 9, 2021. She succumbed to pancreatic cancer. She was in her 87th year. Betty was born on Jan. 27, 1934, in […]
From Augusta – Helping students succeed
Fall is upon us, and with the change of seasons, Maine students begin a new school year. Last year was a challenging and confusing time; it was full of challenges and disruptions for parents, students and teachers alike. In response, the Legislature took action to set our schools and our students up for success today […]
Letters to the Editor
Come together, right now To the editor, We have just observed the 20th anniversary of the attack by al-Qaeda on the United States of America. That was a time preserved in our collective memory as 9/11 and – for those who lived through the experience – a time that is forever seared in our lives. […]
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