Do you think a United Arab Emirates-owned company should be in charge of U.S. ports? Ed Huff, 63, Windham “Yes and no. I think President Bush should have gone through the 45-day waiting period. If they prove to be safe, I don’t see a problem with it. I don’t want to condemn the administration but […]

Editor, Climate change! We’ve all heard about it, and now we are beginning to experience it. For those of living in the Lake Region, it is crucial that we fully understand the likely consequences so that we can begin to take effective action to lessen its impact. Extreme weather events “Global warming” means not only […]

Editor, I ask that you print this open letter of apology in your next issue. After reading the editorial by John Balentine in your Feb. 24 issue “A real croaker of a proposal,” I was both emotionally and physically sick over what I had done in my youth. After reading about Vernal Pools, or as […]

The Department of Environmental Protection is being asked to come up with assurances that regulations to protect vernal pools across the state won’t prevent single-family lot owners from developing their property. The Natural Resources Committee Tuesday identified small landowners as those with the most to lose under a proposed change to the Natural Resources Protection […]

Police are still investigating the circumstances of an assault last week in which a 23-year-old male was bound and beaten at his home in Casco. The victim claims two brothers – Michael McDonald, 23, of Raymond and Brian McDonald, 21, of Bridgton – knocked out his teeth, robbed and threatened him with both a gun […]

Electric rates officially go up again this week – by 8 to 10 percent depending on where you live – on top of a 14 to 17 percent increase that went into effect just one year ago. Maine has the second highest residential rates in New England – a region which has some of the […]

If you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, do gymnastics, cheerleading routines, or anything else that “wows” an audience, then come to auditions for the Schoolhouse Arts Center Variety Show. Single acts and group numbers are welcome. Please come prepared to perform whatever song, dance, etc. that you would like to perform in the […]

You are what you eat. Or you will become what you eat, it’s as simple as that. If your idea of a lunch is anything covered with batter and fried – well, you see what I mean. There are days when I know at the outset it will be a junk food day, but those […]

Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy will be celebrating the grand opening of its Route 302, Bridgton location on Saturday, March 4. The grand opening kicks off at 8 a.m. with a flag raising ceremony performed by the American Legion Post 67 of Bridgton. The 36,000-square-foot store, is seen as an economic spark for Bridgton, which during […]

The local Meals on Wheels program desperately needs volunteers to deliver meals to area folks who cannot leave their home, or are unable to cook for themselves. Delivering meals to shut-ins helps immensely and doesn’t take a lot of time. Volunteers undergo a short training session. Drivers, if desired, receive a small stipend to cover […]