Thumbs up to all of those who participated in Memorial Day observances, whether it was placing flags on veterans’ graves, watching or marching in a parade, or just recognizing a moment of silence for fallen U.S. military personnel. Memorial Day is an important time to focus on the sacrifices that have been made by our […]

Sometimes you can try to do the right thing, but go about it the wrong way. That’s what we believe happened in the recent announcement of the American Civil Liberties Union complaint over Sanford’s same-sex classrooms. The classes were first offered at Willard School in 2009, when one classroom of girls and one of boys […]

Lyman and Dayton will consider an increase in fire and rescue department funding at their upcoming Town Meetings, and we hope voters will support the department’s request. Goodwin’s Mills Fire Rescue has come a long way in the last few years ”“ the former Goodwin’s Mills Fire Rescue Corporation was transferred to the two towns […]

Unkempt, litter-ridden parks are not an option in Biddeford. That’s the message that several community groups have sent by participating in the Adopt-a-Park program. The groups, which range from the Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club members to local churches and businesses, have stepped up to help beautify the city just when it’s needed most, […]

The Women’s Reentry Center in Bangor will soon call Alfred home. The Department of Corrections has entered into a five-year agreement with York County government, which will lease a long-vacant building on the York County Jail grounds for the program. The move will mean an increase in revenues and needed programs for women who are […]

A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. — Chinese Proverb In the woods and open spaces, nature is evident in an insistently overwhelming way. But in the more urban places, where she insinuates herself more subtly, we are challenged at every turn to remain vigilant […]

When high school athletes take to the playing fields, they are always at risk for serious injuries. Taking precautions to prevent these injuries, however, should be a priority for the players and their schools, which is why we applaud the steps that softball pitchers are taking to protect themselves. In a softball game between the […]

Thumbs up to Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm and all those who spent last Saturday celebrating International Migratory Bird Day. The site hosted children’s activities, bird walks, banding demonstrations and a talk and walk with bird experts and authors Jeffrey Wells and Allison Childs Wells. Wells Reserve offers many fun and educational programs for people […]

Renovations at Biddeford High School are nearly complete, and with the end of the school year fast approaching, officials took the time on Wednesday to dedicate the “like new” school with students, staff and community members. The $34 million renovation project covered everything: Increasing the size of classrooms, installing new technology, and upgrading the gym […]

Route 111 is a throughway. That’s why it’s called Carl Broggi Highway. The speed limit is 50- 55 through most of it, offering a quick commuter path between York County’s shiretown of Alfred and the service center of Biddeford. As such, every effort should be made to allow people to travel unimpeded at high speeds […]