Westbrook voters face a difficult decision when they go to the polls Nov. 3 to elect a mayor. For the past six years, incumbent Republican Bruce Chuluda has for the most part been a competent mayor with a vision for Westbrook, pushing for downtown redevelopment, initiating the rezoning proposal for the Five Star Industrial Park […]
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Distracted-driving laws have limitations
A few members of Congress are looking for ways to get us to ST&D. That’s “stop texting and drive” to those, such as myself, who posses a limited vocabulary when it comes to abbreviations used widely in text and instant messaging. Don’t worry if you feel like you’re behind the times. So is Congress, which […]
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Distracted-driving laws have limitations
A few members of Congress are looking for ways to get us to ST&D. That’s “stop texting and drive” to those, such as myself, who posses a limited vocabulary when it comes to abbreviations used widely in text and instant messaging. Don’t worry if you feel like you’re behind the times. So is Congress, which […]
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Ramblings – Go hiking
I saved an article by David McCaskill, from the June 2000 Bridgton News, suggesting that to enjoy Maine’s beauty, you can take your family on a hike exploring Maine’s many mountains. He also suggests the Appalachian Mountain Club handbook for your hiking guidebook, obtainable at local bookstores. His suggestions on what to take, for gear: […]
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Hilton would bring ‘positive changes'
As your former superintendent of schools for the last 10 years, I believe that I am in a unique position to share observations and information regarding the talents and abilities of mayoral candidate, Colleen Hilton. Colleen served on the Westbrook School Committee for those 10 years as a member, vice chair, and chairperson. In her […]
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Support Hilton for Westbrook mayor
It is with great anticipation and without any reservation that I write a letter of support for Colleen Hilton, the Democratic candidate for mayor of the City of Westbrook. A proud alumni of the Westbrook schools and the University of Maine System with a certificate of graduate studies at the Muskie Institute, Colleen is a […]
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Quinn's Corner – Why we need guidance in Maine
This year the Maine Legislature passed, and the governor signed, a law that gives legal marriage recognition to partners of the same sex. A vigorous campaign to defeat this law by public referendum, largely funded by out-of-state churches and religious cults, is filling the media. Leading this charge is Bishop Honore Notting of the Apostolic […]
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Quinn's Corner – Why we need guidance in Maine
This year the Maine Legislature passed, and the governor signed, a law that gives legal marriage recognition to partners of the same sex. A vigorous campaign to defeat this law by public referendum, largely funded by out-of-state churches and religious cults, is filling the media. Leading this charge is Bishop Honore Notting of the Apostolic […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
CURRENT EDITORIAL – It's a new season for Maine farms
With the Cumberland County Fair starting this weekend, and the Fryeburg Fair coming on its heels, fall is the season to showcase Maine’s farms. In addition to the pumpkin and squash competitions, exhibition halls and livestock shows at the fairs, farmers are also preparing for the harvest, finishing up a season of farmers markets, and […]
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CURRENT EDITORIAL – It's a new season for Maine farms
With the Cumberland County Fair starting this weekend, and the Fryeburg Fair coming on its heels, fall is the season to showcase Maine’s farms. In addition to the pumpkin and squash competitions, exhibition halls and livestock shows at the fairs, farmers are also preparing for the harvest, finishing up a season of farmers markets, and […]