Take time this summer to visit your local library and find out what they offer for senior citizens, both book-wise, as well as book groups, activity groups and public computers. Libraries have always been my favorite place just to sit and read the papers in a comfortable, air-conditioned atmosphere. Many libraries offer outreach services. In […]
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Guest Column: Kudos for Westbrook business
“Can you bottle this?” I asked Joe Pollak, co-owner of Maine Dovetail, a drawer box manufacturer at 36 Rochester St., Westbrook. My request was in reference to the aroma of wood shavings. Once my senses adjusted to the incredible scent, I took in the sight of the stacks of finished wood products awaiting pick up: […]
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Editorial: Passion and purpose
Swimming a third of a mile – in an undulating ocean, no less – sounds like a dangerous and tiring undertaking. The idea of then embarking on a 15-mile bike ride and, after all that, going on a 3-mile run sounds equally intimidating. But this Sunday morning, as the Tri for a Cure triathlon begins […]
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Politics And Other Mistakes: Giving the game away
The only things stopping the Democratic Party from taking control of both chambers of the Maine Legislature in the 2016 election and the governorship in 2018 are two words: Sculptured abs. Wait, that can’t be right. Even with a six pack on every Dem candidates’ gut, they’d still lose way more than they’d win. Let’s […]
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Letters
Westbrook roads need repair I recently emailed our city engineer and public services director, Eric Dudley, about the poor condition of Duck Pond Road and got a response back that was shocking. It appears that our street and roads are in bad shape and every year they deteriorate more because of lack of adequate funds […]
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Especially for Seniors:
Have you recently retired? Those first couple of weeks can be so much fun, as you realize you don’t have to get up and go anywhere. The day(s) belongs to you and finally, you’ll have time to relax, read those books and talk as long as you want on the phone with friends. No more […]
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Guest Column: Razing Hanson School a waste
Have the School Administrative District 6 board members voted to rescind their vote to demolish the historic, structurally sound, and useful Hanson School building? Will Hanson be leased, licensed, sold or torn down? This is what we know. These were questions CHARM (Community Heritage Alliance of Rural Maine) members were asking on June 10. At […]
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Guest Column: Razing Hanson School a waste
Have the School Administrative District 6 board members voted to rescind their vote to demolish the historic, structurally sound, and useful Hanson School building? Will Hanson be leased, licensed, sold or torn down? This is what we know. These were questions CHARM (Community Heritage Alliance of Rural Maine) members were asking on June 10. At […]
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Especially for Seniors: Same words, just different meanings
It’s an ever-challenging battle to keep up – especially if you’re older. To some of my younger friends (and some relatives) who make it ever so clear that I am not quite with it, and remind me that things have changed, I want to say, “I hope so – otherwise what have you been doing […]
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Especially for Seniors: Supermarket blues
There are probably a few readers who remember the days of rationing (ration stamps) during World War II. Although I was a little girl in those days, I remember how my mother planned buying groceries and the complaints about not being able to get enough coffee and sugar, especially. At local historical societies, curators treasure […]