With the expected addition of Alex Wilson and return of Kyle Weiland from the DL, Portland has six starting pitchers.

Thumbs up to the Sanford Town Council’s decision to continue its moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries. These new businesses will be highly controversial and very different from others in the region, so establishing one in town will take careful consideration. The council is wise to hold off on quick decisions, leaving time to craft proper […]

This weekend, Thornton Academy is hosting its graduation ceremony for the class of 2010. Among the honorees will be, unbelievably, one of my very own stepdaughters. She will be following both her father’s and my own footsteps as an alumnus of T.A. Looking back at my own commencement ceremony it seems like more than a […]

Little opposition has emerged so far to the nomination of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court, but it is inevitable that critics will begin to speak up before hearings begin on June 28. Activist groups are mobilizing, anticipating an opportunity to appeal for contributions and support. The intense politics surrounding judicial nominations has become […]

The restoration and rededication of Soldiers and Sailors Park in Sanford on Memorial Day was a high point for community spirit. As a result this park, which had once been overgrown and neglected, is again a fitting memorial to those who served this country. Those who labored on this project, and those who participated in […]

Old Orchard Beach has taken a good step toward a responsible policy on stray animals, deciding to terminate an arrangement with an out-of-town pound. Residents who attempted to visit the facility in Lisbon recently were denied admission, heightening their suspicion that the impounded cats and dogs are not humanely confined. Whether or not this is […]

PORTLAND Rosemont wine tastings visit Spain and Portugal Wines of Spain and Portugal will be the focus of three upcoming wine tastings at the Rosemont Markets. Tastings on June 11 and 12 will feature Portugese wines in celebration of Portugese Wine Month. A 4 to 7 p.m. tasting will be held Friday at the Rosemont […]

Maine voters will consider a proposal for an Oxford County casino this fall, but more immediate gambling proposals are unfolding in nearby states. In New Hampshire, for instance, a proposal to legalize video slot machines has been promoted as the best option for balancing the state budget. Yet opponents have so far held off approval, […]