I am writing in support of Jennifer White who is running for state Senate in District 25. Jennifer has a business background and has been signing both the back of a paycheck and the front of a paycheck for well over 30 years. She understands firsthand the challenges that employers are facing right now with […]
Karen Kreworuka
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Letter: Vote yes to remove candidate ban in Yarmouth
Vote yes to remove the discriminatory ban on town and school employees from serving on the Yarmouth Town Council. A 2018 charter amendment eliminated candidates for council who were employed by the town or school, including those who did minimal work like teaching at Community Services or coaching a team, because they might have a […]
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Letter: Kuhn committed to environment, diversity of thought
Please join me in supporting Amy Kuhn’s election to State House District 111. We have been so fortunate to have Amy’s leadership on the Falmouth Town Council for much of the past five years. She is a natural leader, always open to new thoughts and ideas, with a commitment to getting the job done well. […]
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Letter: Breen understands energy industry
I live in an all-electric house, excluding our small gas heater, and I can readily identify with the concerns of everyone out there regarding our future fuel expenses. One of the most important issues concerning all of us Mainers in the near future will be how the state addresses energy. The state’s actions will affect […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Supporting one another through grief
“Supporting a bereaved child involves compassion and commitment through genuinely listening and understanding their experience. It is an intentional process and teaches us so much about the hope and healing that occur when you are heard and have space.” – The National Center for Grieving Children and Families The few past weeks have been extremely […]
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Community Calendar: Oct. 28-Nov. 4
Benefits Friday 10/28 & Saturday 10/29 Grimm & Gory Storybook Dinner: 6 p.m., Southern Maine Community College, 2 Fort Road, South Portland. Scholarship fundraiser. Books/Authors Friday 10/28 Young Authors Night: 6:30 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth. yarmouthlibrary.org. Ongoing Blurb Club in Congress Square Park: noon to 1 p.m., every other Thursday in […]
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Portland meetings: Oct. 26-Nov. 2
Wed. 10/26 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom Wed. 10/26 6 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 10/26 7:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Zoom Thur. 10/27 6:30 p.m. District 5 Annual Meeting Zoom
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It Happened in Windham: Local church is ‘heart of the community’
The North Windham Union Church, UCC, has been an integral part of our town’s community for over 150 years. The congregation’s first church, referred to as the little church, was built in North Windham in 1871 with the Rev. James Aikins as head of the congregation. By 1929, the parish of which the church was […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Oct. 21
Heating assistance charity dinner Due to the high cost of heating fuels, more of our neighbors will need heating assistance this winter season. The New Gloucester Republican Party will host a charity dinner to help residents of New Gloucester pay their energy bills. The dinner will be held at the First Congregational Church of New […]
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Inside Standish: Oct. 21
Halloween Spooktacular Spooky season is here! George E. Jack will host a “Halloween Spooktacular” for grades 6 and under from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy free games, music, prizes and treats organized by the Parks and Rec staff. There will also be a pumpkin […]