End of life care, or hospice, is an overwhelming topic for most people, yet it’s a vital part of our lives. Did you know Medicare covers the hospice benefit 100 percent? Come learn more about the comfort and quality that hospice care can bring to a patient and family. Donna Teague, volunteer coordinator at Beacon […]

End of life care, or hospice, is an overwhelming topic for most people, yet it’s a vital part of our lives. Did you know Medicare covers the hospice benefit 100 percent? Come learn more about the comfort and quality that hospice care can bring to a patient and family. Donna Teague, volunteer coordinator at Beacon […]

Snowing cats and dogs Linda Bickford, 50, created a cat and a dog from snow last week at 88 Brackett St., for her granddaughter, Abigail Bickford, 3. “We finally got some sticky snow,” Bickford said Friday as her granddaughter enjoyed patting and playing on her snow dog. She enjoyed making her artwork. “You’re never to […]

The Westbrook Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to solve a series of recent thefts along Bridgton Road, according to Police Chief Bill Baker. Between Jan. 8 and Feb. 6, four local businesses reported thefts. According to police, the incidents were: On Jan. 8, wheels and tires stolen were stolen from a car […]

Chamber concert at USM Portland Chamber Orchestra will present a concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, in Corthell Hall on the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Tickets are $20; $15, seniors; $10, students. For more information, call 510-7572 or visit www.pcomaine.org Lord on dean’s list Adam Lord has been named […]

Police chief honored by peers Buxton Police Chief Jody Thomas is the recent recipient of the “Outstanding Contribution to Law Enforcement Award” from the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. The award recognized Thomas, sergeant-at-arms of the chiefs’ association, for her dedication and commitment to her profession. A letter signed by Chief Douglas Bracy, president of […]

Bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 16, 5-6 p.m., Peoples Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. Three kinds of beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, pie, coffee and punch. $7, $3. Bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 16, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6, Route 100, New Gloucester. Two kinds of beans, brown bread, homemade biscuits, cole slaw, […]

The next Declaration of Independence – a declaration to free this country of oil dependency. This is not only necessary but imperative. The reasons are many; pick your favorite or the entire list. 1. Relief from foreign entanglements (meaning military engagements to protect oil supplies). 2. Global warming. 3. Balance of payments, the hemorrhaging of […]

Outstanding photo book My husband received a beautiful book for his birthday, with lovely colored pictures from all six of the New England states, titled “New England, A Photographic Portrait.” I enjoyed each picture and the captions, and felt as if I had enjoyed a tour of the New England states after I read it. […]

The University of Southern Maine police department is continuing an investigation of an attack by three men on a female student at the Gorham campus last week. Judie O’Malley, a spokeswoman for the university, said the student, who was walking at around 9:15 p.m. on Jan. 29 between Upton/Hastings Hall, which is a dorm, and […]