I support L.D. 798, the proposed legislation to repeal philosophical exemptions for vaccination. Funding for public health services, including vaccination, has declined since the 1980s. Programs that deliver vaccines and consumer information about them have not kept up with the changing situation. In 2019, vaccination rates have declined, distrust in programs has risen and there […]
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Letter to the editor: Heed lessons in fallen trooper’s exemplary life
I attended the funeral service for fallen Maine State Trooper Benjamin J. Campbell. It was powerful. The heartfelt tributes from his wife, Hilary, and fellow law enforcement brothers and sisters were nothing short of remarkable. Trooper Campbell led a life of service, guardianship and love. We can take lessons from such a life. We can […]
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Letter to the editor: Article put victim in negative light
My name is Ismail Warsame. I graduated from Portland High in 2004. I also am a University of Maine graduate with a bachelor’s in international relations and master’s in education. I am a former Portland resident and now live in Corvallis, Oregon. I read the April 5 article titled “Portland man charged with murder in […]
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Births
St. Mary’s Regional Hospital Oliver Emmons, born March 29 to Rachel Benson and Zachary Emmons of Leeds. Mid Coast Hospital Penelope Elaine Gagne, born March 28 to Jessica and Joel Gagne. Grandparents are Greg and Elaine High, both of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Cynthia and Joseph Gagne. Great-grandparent is Joan Lathe. Asher Mark Morton, born […]
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Blood Drive
The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Council No. 12941, will host a Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church hall, at 178 Elm St., Route 1, Biddeford. Drop in or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment or search at www.redcross.org under Find a Drive with sponsor […]
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Events
CAMDEN Bird’s courtship, life cycle topic of talk Mid-Coast Audubon will host a talk by naturalist and educator Mike Shannon, who will discuss the annual courtship and life cycle of the American woodcock at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. The woodcock, a migrant/resident bird of bogs and young woodlands, […]
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Letter to the editor: Newspaper should be ashamed of shooting story
I am beyond disappointed in the April 10 Portland Press Herald article posted about the death of Isahak Muse. He was painted in such a deep shadow while the writer spoke of the accomplishments of his killer. Everything was unclear, from the photo to the headline. This was biased reporting. and the people at the […]
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Reunions
Deering High School annual luncheon for the classes of the 1950s, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26 at the Fireside Inn on Riverside Street, Portland. Reservations must be made by June 12. For more details, call Cynthia Snow Simpson at 854-0042 or Jan Hall Jaworski at 797-0560. Portland High School class of 1969 50th […]
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Community meals
MONDAY Free community breakfast, including eggs, bacon, pancakes, French toast and pastries, as well as coffee, tea, juice and milk. Open to all. Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 29 Chestnut St., Camden. 542-0360. TUESDAY Community lunch, noon. Free and open to all. 409 Cumberland Ave., Portland. Provided by Wayside Food Programs and hosted by Avesta Housing. […]
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Briefs
BIDDEFORD Nominees for Biddeford Hall of Fame sought The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center is seeking nominations for its second annual Biddeford Hall of Fame. Selected inductees will be recognized in a ceremony honoring their contributions to the community at 8 p.m. June 21 at the LaKermesse Festival grounds main event tent. Nominees must be […]