After reading Mr. Violette’s acceptance speech on being nominated to run for mayor, I believe we are in for trouble. First, he wants to put development on the fast track. Probably the first thing he will want is a building on Saccarappa Park. He does not listen to the people, either. Secondly, he plans on […]

(Courtesy of ARA Content) Fall’s seasonable temperatures offer a great opportunity to help get your home ready for the rigors of winter. Spend a few weekends winterizing your home now and you’ll reap the benefits of lower energy bills and a highly efficient home no matter what the season. Consider this: * A properly adjusted […]

Courtesy of ARA Content It’s not too late for homeowners to evaluate their home this year and make it more energy efficient. While a barrel of oil is at an all-time high and natural gas prices nearly doubled, homeowners should take action to save money and make their home more beautiful. If you’re wondering if […]

Josh Williamson jwilliamson@keepmecurrent.com It had been a long Saturday of gutting and removing old cabinets, fixtures and sheetrock walls from my mother’s kitchen when my 2-year-old daughter Nevyn walked into the mess, her toy hammer in hand. Like a budding code enforcement officer, Nevyn surveyed the exposed wall studs, old shoddy wiring and piles of […]

(Courtesy of ARA Content) With winter quickly approaching, most homeowners are painfully aware of the preparation work that needs to be done before the cold weather arrives. From painting to weatherproofing to putting in storm windows and organizing the garage, there are plenty of challenging home improvement projects to tackle before winter settles in. But […]

(Reprinted with permission by The Leviton Institute) The tendency of small children to stick their fingers in places where they don’t belong can sometimes create a problem for mom or dad. But the result can be much more serious – in the form of a painful experience, or even a fatality – when children poke […]

(Courtesy of ARA Content) The bad news from Hurricane Katrina is now spreading across the country. The Department of Energy reports natural gas prices will leap up to 71 percent this fall and winter, due to damage caused by the storm. This translates into a $600 jump in home heating for most homeowners, according to […]

(Courtesy of ARA Content) The bad news from Hurricane Katrina is now spreading across the country. The Department of Energy reports natural gas prices will leap up to 71 percent this fall and winter, due to damage caused by the storm. This translates into a $600 jump in home heating for most homeowners, according to […]

The Other Column “There’s a measure of people who don’t understand The pleasures of life in a hillbilly band.” – Bob McDill, “Amanda” They did their fair share (and, probably, someone’s else’s) of drinking, touring and brushing up against fame. They went through personnel changes, artistic disagreements, break-ups and the unpleasant discovery they were growing […]

The Gorham Town Council was to consider awarding a bid on Tuesday to renovate the Shaw School for municipal and school offices. The meeting was scheduled to be held after the American Journal’s deadline. Town Manager David Cole said the town had received six bids on the project. Arthur Dudley of Standish submitted the low […]