Thumbs down to Kennebunk Selectman Richard Morin for his irrational opposition to the skatepark proposal submitted by resident Tom Noble. Morin’s comment that the town is “not in the entertainment business” lends one to believe that he also opposes other parks ”“ perhaps those with any playground equipment ”“ as well as a Parks and […]

The full experience of autumn in Maine is more than just brightly colored leaves and crisp air. For many, it’s the snap of the pigskin at the season’s first football game or the juice of a red apple, warm off the tree. For those with a musical inclination and a rhythm in their step, however, […]

Old Orchard Beach has the opportunity to do something special in regards to its recently renovated and historic ballpark: Bring a New England Collegiate Baseball League team to the town. On Wednesday, town councilors had a two-hour workshop with officials of the Lowell Americans, an NECBL team from Massachusetts. The officials put forth a plan […]

Most were rightfully appalled by the announcement last week from Rev. Terry Jones who said he planned to burn copies of the Quran, the holy book of Muslims that is considered the sacred word of God. Jones called off the planned burning of Qurans late last week based on a deal negotiated with the president […]

Many small business people think the administration’s proposed new small business plan can jumpstart the economy and create jobs in the long term. But a lot of people believe the worst is not over for our economy in the short term. Small business owners remain uncertain about the economy. The unemployment picture bodes poorly for […]

The pending redevelopment of the Emery School building should be an overall boon for the City of Biddeford, even as it has created mixed emotions among residents who have raised valid concerns about the project. Overall, the proposal by Developers Collaborative and Avesta Housing to create 24 affordable senior units in the building seems like […]

Their earthbound journey began early this year, as did everything else, I noticed. Corn fields are already stripped, and my own tomatoes reached picking stage back in mid-July. Shortened days, the earth’s slight tilt, and drying southerly winds, leaching what little moisture the soil has managed to hold on to, combined to produce this premature […]

More help and support will soon be available for older smokers who would like to quit. Medicare will now cover the cost of smoking cessation counseling for seniors, even if they are not ill. The Aug. 25 decision recognized the high cost of smoking to the U.S. economy, and the illness and death that often […]

Aside from the sun rising in the east and setting in the west, few things are sure in life anymore. The Boston Celtics once won 11 National Basketball Association titles in 13 years, and baseball’s New York Yankees won 14 American League pennants in 16 seasons. Joe Louis held the world heavyweight boxing title nearly […]

Thumbs up to the Biddeford City Council for its approval of a contract zone for the Emery School housing project. Developers needed the city’s swift action to allow them to meet an Oct. 28 application deadline for federal low income housing tax credits. By giving quick approval and allowing an extra four apartment units above […]