With the approval of two new Tax Increment Financing districts in Biddeford earlier this month, there is cause for celebration, but also cause for concern. While the TIFs mean the continued development of the downtown and mill district, not all development is created equal. The article about the news in the Journal Tribune created a […]

Panhandling, in which people beg for money along the public streets and sidewalks, raises a wide variety of emotions in passersby, from compassion to anger. These beggars usually hold up a sign bearing a pathetic message and ask people to give them money, work or food to help them out. No one likes to see […]

“I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.” — Claude Monet What is there to say about flowers that hasn’t already been said? That they are beautiful and dazzling and provide the perfect accent in an otherwise dull space? That they fill the world with fragrance, or that their colors mesmerize and defy characterization? […]

During the weekend, Maine’s best high school football players from the Class of 2013 came to Biddeford High School’s Waterhouse Field to play in the 24th annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic. As in the previous 23 contests, the all-stars played a spirited game to the delight of nearly 5,000 fans on a hot and […]

Shasta daisies claim a small patch of soil near a fence in Springvale. (RACHEL LOVEJOY PHOTO)

Thumbs up to all the participants, organizers and supporters of the Kennebunk Free Library’s Sweet 16th Edition Road Race, which took place on Friday, July 12. Despite the heat, the throngs showed up in support to make the 5K trek through downtown Kennebunk. In addition to being a major fundraiser, the road race has turned […]

The first regular session of the 126th Maine Legislature has come to a close and with that close, Maine is on the move with the successful implementation of the payback of our hospital debt, protection of Second Amendment rights and a focus on energy reform for Maine. These are just a few of the big […]

Gov. Paul LePage’s attempt at shaming Democratic legislators for not approving a redundant bill to guarantee uniformed military recruiters access to schools was unwarranted, and he is the one who should be ashamed. It was completely uncalled for when LePage said, “Democrats’ blatant rejection of this bill sends a message to all military service members […]

When it comes to money, Americans live in two different countries. Most people live in a country where they have jobs or seek work to pay their cost of living and put something away for retirement. They put their money in banks. Their country is slowly emerging from the worst economic slowdown in their lifetimes. […]

City councilors in Portland could have decided Monday to legalize marijuana within city limits, but instead chose to put the question to voters this November. We’re glad they made the decision to give residents a voice in this decision, rather than make it for them, but we have significant concerns about regulating marijuana town by […]