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The Concord Monitor (N.H), May 19: There are some political games that are more disturbing than others. Take, for example, the Iraq War. During an appearance on Fox News Sunday, Marco Rubio became the latest presidential contender to stumble his way toward perceived political safe ground on the toxic issue. Fox host Chris Wallace played […]
Local libraries say ‘thanks’
Springvale Public Library and Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library would like to thank the many people and organizations involved in our first “Let’s March Into May” Community Wellness Program. Our program kicked off on March 1 and finished Saturday May 16 with our “Celebrate Spring” event. Many thanks to our sponsors: Darragh Graphic Design & […]
Support RSU 21 renovation projects
The undersigned, being all of the members of the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Arundel, each, individually, wish to express his/her support for the RSU 21 renovation projects and for passage of the bond question which will be before the voters on June 9. We have all carefully reviewed the scale of the […]
What’s up in June
The month of June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, who is also the goddess of marriage. June has the most hours of daylight for any month in the northern hemisphere and the fewest hours of daylight for the southern hemisphere. This year the summer solstice is at 12:38 p.m. EDT on Sunday, June […]
Group brings up concerns with Saco government
A recent concern voiced by the Saco Citizens for Sensible Government during the public comment section at the May 4 Saco City Council meeting involves the city administrator’s contract and reemployment. While seemingly resolved as he is resigning, questions still remain. Two months ago, the administrator was directed by the council to gather the legal […]
Victims need to feel safe enough to speak out
It’s hard to know the right thing to say as Biddeford once again faces the issue of childhood sexual abuse, so shortly after the Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandal. It’s an uncomfortable topic and I’m sure many people either don’t care or just want it to go away. Unfortunately, for those affected by abuse, it […]
Support RSU 21 renovations, budget
“The cornerstone of democracy rests on the foundation of an educated electorate,” ”“ Thomas Jefferson. This has been my belief for as long as I can remember, instilled in me by my grandmother (also a school board member). Providing an excellent education to the children, our future, is the most important investment we make in […]