Just when you think there is nothing that we, as individuals, can do about the environmental problems we are facing, along comes the results of Governor’s Baldacci’s 10 Percent Energy Challenge. The campaign was developed last fall to address potential winter energy shortages caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita’s damage to oil and gas infrastructure […]

For parents, back to school is an exciting time. But for many students, the dread of heading back to the classroom is about more than just the end of summer freedom. Bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment account for hundreds of missed school days each year in Maine. Making sure our students are safe and have […]

For parents, back to school is an exciting time. But for many students, the dread of heading back to the classroom is about more than just the end of summer freedom. Bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment account for hundreds of missed school days each year in Maine. Making sure our students are safe and have […]

The state’s glowing tourism report released last week for 2005 has some scratching their heads and wondering where all those new visitors stayed and ate while they were here and how they got into the state in the first place. Others, however, say a boost in the number of overnight trips made to Maine is […]

The results from the redesigned Maine Educational Assessment tests have been received by schools across the state of Maine, with local schools scoring slightly above the state average. The MEAs measure the achievement of students in reading and mathematics, and have, in the past, been limited to grades 4 and 8. This year for the […]

Last week the Portland Water District signed a contract with Home Service USA Corporation to provide a water service line warranty program to residential customers. For less than $4 a month, this program will protect customers against unexpected service line leaks and breaks. While the Portland Water District owns and maintains the water mains and […]

Editor, (Editor’s note: The following letter from Central Maine Power is in response to a column last week by Tommy Gleason and Lane Hiltunen concerning CMP’s use of herbicide.) Central Maine Power’s mission is to provide the safest and most reliable power delivery possible. Because trees and vegetation near power lines are the single greatest […]

A dark-haired boy with sparkling eyes and a charming smile, Mackenzie MacVane was an adventurous soul who chose to live life with enthusiasm. “He was the free spirit, he always lived life to the fullest,” said close family friend Carol Lebarge. “He taught us to live life to the fullest everyday with no regrets, just […]

The Standish Town Council met Tuesday night to discuss the future of Standish Village. The workshop was put together by council chairman Terry Christy, and included guests from the Standish Planning Board. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss future village design and the recommended implementation of the design. Design details include; roadway planning […]

Pete Robinson never once raised his voice. In a calm, authoritative tone, he directed his student, Andrew O’Neill, 15, to pull the car forward until his passenger mirror meets the mirror of a parked pickup truck. He coolly tells O’Neill to pull in behind the truck and even the car until it is exactly six […]