The City of Biddeford will have its first municipal curbside pick-up recycling program starting this summer. It’s an important step for a city of its size, as much recyclable material is currently unnecessarily going into landfills and incinerators. The curbside recycling program couldn’t be easier, and we’re pleased to see it’s going to be mandatory. […]

The white field that is Wadleigh Pond in Lyman in winter is pictured recently. (RACHEL LOVEJOY PHOTO)

It began about two weeks ago with a few soft thumps, as though someone had dropped something heavy or had slammed a car door. Not long after that, I could have sworn that someone was rolling an empty oil drum down a hill or pounding slowly on a base drum. Then I knew. The pond […]

“Sylvester and the Magic Pebble” is a delightful children’s book that chronicles the story of Sylvester Duncan, a young donkey whose hobby was collecting unusual-looking, small stones. One day, he came upon a peculiar-looking pebble that was, well, magic. It allowed him to make any wish at all and have it granted so long as […]

Last week, the U.S. Department of Education said that students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues. We applaud this decision, as it is every person’s right to be allowed to participate in federally funded programs, of which most school athletic programs […]

Thumbs up to John Andrews, founder of Saco Bay Trails and a founding member of the Eastern Trail Alliance, for speaking out against a proposal to allow a zipline across Cascade Falls in Saco. We were disappointed that the Trails board did not come out against this plan, which would allow Monkey Trunks, a local […]

No other part of the U.S. Constitution is talked about more than the Second Amendment. Many people boldly assert their rights under that amendment, often while worrying that the amendment, which has to do with the right to “keep and bear” firearms, is under attack. Before you stop reading, this column is not advocating or […]

Kennebunk is making plans to continue its downtown revitalization project after making major upgrades to Main Street in June 2011. The first phase included widened sidewalks with brick pavers and granite curbs, as well as new light posts, trees and planters, and a brick patio area with seating to be used in warmer weather. The […]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was marked Monday by breakfasts, speakers and ceremonies around the state and around the country. And while many marked the day off from school or work to sleep in or enjoy a day outdoors, a generous few spent the day giving back. First Parish Congregational Church in Saco hosted its […]

Steve Almond, author of ‘Candyfreak’ and the self-published series ‘Writs of Passion,’ heads to Portland to talk and teach workshops on writing erotica.