On behalf of the Saco Fire Department, I would like to publicly thank the residents, neighbors and community members who assisted us on Thursday, May 8 at the large fire incident that ran along the railroad tracks in Saco. The situation we faced was numerous fires burning along the 1.59-mile stretch of railroad tracks from […]

The circus is an annual rite of spring for children and children-at-heart, with its amazing acrobatic stunts, trained animals, theatrics and, of course, silly clowns. It’s supposed to be a time of joy for adults and youth alike, with cotton candy or glowing toys in every hand of those who fill the stands with jaws […]

On Monday, April 28, the Supreme Court unanimously refused to hear Hedges v. Obama, a case that includes the most broadly dangerous attacks on citizens’ individual constitutional liberties in our history. Not a single justice was sufficiently shocked to sign a dissent against this grim silence, and the media have been largely indifferent. The plaintiffs […]

I read last week about the Biddeford School District applying for a grant to improve Waterhouse Field. I hope we win this. However, using artificial turf is not a good idea. We all have become increasingly alarmed at the effects plastic has on our environment and our children. Please read the article at this link: […]

Here is what I gathered from the city council meeting on May 6: Smart parking meters are clearly a revenue-generating, wireless device, with a wide-ranging variety of functions, including taking pictures of your automobile’s license plate (which could be an ACLU issue) and forwarding this information to the Biddeford Police Department and to City Hall. […]

Watching the final round of The Players Championship on Sunday afternoon, it was hard not to have a tremendous feeling of loss, or at least of an absence. The Players, golf’s so-called “fifth major,” are certainly one of the most watchable and exciting tournaments ”“ with the incredibly difficult course and unique “stadium” concept where […]

WHO: Pirates vs. Manchester Monarchs WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: The Colisee, Lewiston