As a health educator, I was appalled to read attorney Michael Waxman’s rationale for filing a lawsuit (that has now been withdrawn) against Yarmouth school officials on behalf of the student who was disciplined for violating the school’s honor code. In his response, Mr. Waxman states that “Kids will be kids. Kids will make mistakes. […]

WINDHAM – Drew Gagnon hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning Thursday to lift unbeaten Windham to a 9-8 victory against Biddeford in a Telegram League baseball game. Gagnon finished 3 for 4 with four RBI, and Collin Mello was 2 for 4 with a home run, two runs and three […]

Southwestern Wisconsin becomes the center of the universe for collectors hoping to find a piece of history.

Q: What kind of bike should I get?  A: You’ve got good timing because the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Great Orono Bike Swap is today at the University of Maine. Next Sunday, you can find a used bike at the Great Portland Bike Swap at the University of Southern Maine. You can get a deal […]

BRUNSWICK – Everything in James Melcher’s life revolved around sailboats. “He just always wanted to keep sailing,” his son Charles Melcher said. When asked why, Mr. Melcher said it was rooted in his childhood on Cape Cod. “All my dreaming revolved around boats,” he told his son. Mr. Melcher died April 2 at age 88. […]

It looks like The Portland Press Herald is unaware of the facts and problems that drove large numbers of Wells voters to reject water extraction last year. The paper’s editorial of April 6 (“Water use battles play out in rate hike talk”) shows a deep ignorance of the well-established facts and problems that resonated with […]

Robin Lisherness inspired students of the performing arts for 35-plus years at a Skowhegan high school.

Three former University of Maine standouts are among this year’s 13-member class.

One of the greatest things about paintings is that you set your own pace for looking at them. You can see a lot in just a few seconds, or you can gaze at one for hours. Arts such as music, movies and theater, on the other hand, control the length of your experience. Some even […]

This week • The New England alt-country scene gets spotlight treatment on Friday. At One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., local favorite Roy Davis and his band celebrate the release of “We Are a Lightning Bolt” while hosting a taping party for a live CD and DVD. The Boston-based band Girls Guns & Glory shares […]