The MAPS Educational Scholarship Foundation would like to thank all those who played a part in making our 19th annual Breakaway 5K Road Race a success. We are thankful for the 600-plus runners who participated in both races. The proceeds of the race are used to provide scholarships for graduating seniors who are going on […]

Maine is the oldest state in the nation. Each day, 50 people turn 65. In just 15 years, one in four Mainers will be over the age of 65. These numbers must be a call to action for our state. The aging challenges we face are significant ”“ and personal for all of us. Whether […]

Dear valued reader: You may have noticed that we have been making some changes in the paper. Today’s Opinion section, this page, is the latest example of our changes and perhaps the most significant one. We no longer have an editorial, an article representing the paper’s view. Nor will we have the short thumbs up […]

At the end of the recent editorial about the cell tower in Biddeford, it states, “We hope the council will stick to its initial decision ”¦” Translation: “Let them give us cancer.” The initial decision was to place this disease-causing tower right next to people, especially little children, who are five times more sensitive to […]

The emergence of ISIS, a brutal terrorist group, has forced the U.S. to gear up for a new phase in the war on terror. It has led the formation of a new coalition to combat ISIS, which is also called ISIL or the Islamic State. The struggle against this powerful group may take years, well […]

Last year at this time, we raised concerns about the petition to ban the bear hunting methods of hounding, baiting and trapping. Since then, the petition gathered 80,000 signatures statewide, and the issue is now set to appear on the November ballot as Question 1: “Do you want to ban the use of bait, dogs […]

Have you ever thought about running for town council or school board? Currently, the Town of South Berwick has two open positions for town council and one open position for the school board. Nomination papers are available in the clerk’s office, and the deadline to apply is quickly approaching. We have received one application for […]

Recently, Portland City Manager Mark Rees announced he is resigning from his job, effective the beginning of September. Portland’s Mayor, Mike Brennan, wished him well and launched a search for a new manager. Let’s compare that with what just happened in Saco. In June, Saco City Manager Rick Michaud publicly announced his retirement effective Dec. […]

Summer at the Kennebunk Free Library is always a fun-filled, busy time of year, filled with special programs for children, teens and adults. Many local businesses and individuals support us as we present our Summer Reading Programs. We’d like to take a moment and thank them here. The Kennebunk Fire Department discussed fire safety, demonstrated […]