A proposed charter amendment in Sanford has ruffled some feathers, but it’s really just an effort to remedy a major omission and give more power to the citizens. Councilor Brad Littlefield is asking the council tonight to add a provision to the charter section 1302 ”“ one that most people thought was already included. It’s […]

Waves continue to crash against each other at Fortunes Rocks after a recent winter storm. (RACHEL LOVEJOY PHOTO)

Thumbs up to the Lebanon Rescue Department and its volunteers for preparing and training for emergencies. Last weekend, volunteers learned about special cold-water rescue techniques and how to use special suits that are designed to keep the rescuer dry. During the training, an actual call came in ”“ which later turned out to be a […]

Many times since 2009, Maine voters have gone to the polls and voted to approve bond investments. Throughout Maine’s history, responsible bonding has been used for worthy investments such as research and development, fixing our roads and bridges, and improving our schools. But many people do not realize that when voters approve bonds, it is […]

The problem with health care is not Medicare, Medicaid or Obamacare. It’s what health care costs. The United States leads the world in one area of health care ”“ it costs more here than in any developed country. Higher cost does not mean better care. The United States lags many other countries in length of […]

Problems with the septic system at the new location of the Biddeford Public Access station on Pool Street raise a number of questions and concerns with the city’s planning and purchasing process. The building, where Biddeford’s cable access television shows are produced, and where many of them are recorded, was closed to the public briefly […]

If beer is the nectar of the gods, brought down to humans by toga-wearing deities ”“ which seems about as good an explanation as anything else ”“ then beer commercials are the work of the devil. Or whoever the bad guy is in Greek mythology, I forget. The Shredder or something. That might seem like […]

Since its merger with Maine Water in December, the Biddeford & Saco Water Company ”“ now Maine Water Biddeford and Saco ”“ has named a new president, Judy Wallingford, who is working to inform the public about the water system and its needs, and get feedback on what the public would like to see going […]

Mary’s Walk, now in its 15th year, is set to step off Sunday ”“ which is also St. Patrick’s Day ”“ in honor of the late Mary Kerry Libby. The annual walk and 5K race draws thousands of people to Saco for the trek that follows the same route that Libby used to walk regularly. […]

It’s always exciting to find intact, recognizable remnants of long-ago times, particularly because most finds such as this happen only once in a lifetime. Such a moment occurred in Biddeford back in 1986 when Aldo Pulito and his son Paul were walking along the beach in Biddeford Pool, near their summer cottage. They happened upon […]