The denial of the liquor license for Homer’s Sports Bar in Biddeford Monday was a tough decision for the city council, but we believe it was the right one. A bar must to be able to serve liquor, and denying a bar owner his or her livelihood is not a decision to be made lightly. […]

On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Susan Nelson ordered National Football League owners and the NFL Players Association to continue mediation, which was a much needed move in a saga that appeared to be at a standstill. Nelson, who heard arguments last Wednesday in St. Paul, Minn. on the NFL Players Association’s request for a […]

The bipartisan compromise to cut spending in this year’s federal budget will keep our government running for the balance of fiscal year 2011. It avoids the shutdown of government services. Next year’s planned budget must be changed, reduced substantially, and agreed upon by both political parties. Right now, the outlook seems uncertain for adequate corrections […]

The plan for removal of two crosswalks across downtown Saco’s Main Street seems logical at first glance, but could have unintended consequences. The city plans to remove the crosswalks that cross the downtown section of Route 1, at Summer and Cleveland streets. Both crosswalks are located where there is no traffic light and driver visibility […]

The Maine House of Representatives took a step in the right direction last week in supporting a ban on BPA (bisphenol A) in children’s products made from plastic. Federal health agencies say research shows cause for concern over BPA’s potential effect on children, but the federal government has not banned the chemical from baby bottles […]

Thumbs up to Shapleigh resident Valarie Hale, who has Alpha-1 antitrypsin, a condition that can cause lung-related and liver-related problems, for trying to spread awareness about her disease and raise funds for the Alpha-1 Foundation. Hale’s fiancé, Kevin Kennedy, is also helping the cause as captain of the Alpha-1 team for the 180-mile bicycle Trek […]

The federal government has agreed to fund the replacement of the Memorial Bridge ”“ deemed one of the “worst bridges in America” ”“ which connects Maine to New Hampshire through Kittery. U.S. Department of Transportation officials announced last week the $20 million will be guaranteed for the project. Maine and New Hampshire will contribute $38.5 […]

The Saco City Council’s recent decision to put the old Thornton Avenue fire station on the real estate market is a move we believe may lead to its demolition ”“ and that would be a shame. Demolition has been proposed to the city as an economically feasible option for the 1930s building, by a real […]

The new Disaster Response Voluntary Well-Check Registry launched last week by York County Emergency Management Agency will be an important tool for helping emergency responders check up on the most vulnerable residents after a widespread disaster. The registry is a simple one-page form that asks people to list their general maladies ”“ from vision impairment […]

Considering the number of sick and diseased dogs seized from John and Heidi Frasca’s J’aime kennels in August 2007, it’s unfortunate that the two are likely not to serve any jail time, will be allowed to own pets in the future and the charges will eventually be dismissed if the two comply with conditions set […]