Without the lawsuit, gay marriage could be legal in the Aloha State by the end of November.
October 2013
Purchasing lake site could be seed for tomorrow
Some letters have been published about the purposed purchase of The Cabins at China Lake. Most of these have been negative, and mostly are about increased taxes. Let’s be clear: Taxes will increase regardless of whether the property is purchased. It’s been said that all the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds […]
China already owns beachfront property
Do the taxpaying voters of the town of China know that the town owns the lakefront property from the China Baptist Church, across the Causeway and down Lakeview Drive to the property of Rachel Bourque? I recently measured this with a GPS. It is in excess of 1,750 feet long by at least 50 feet […]
REISERT: Republicans must shed ‘extreme’ label
The party recognizes what is wrong, but can’t communicate it
OUR OPINION: Thumbs up, thumbs down
Quick takes on the issues in the news this week in central Maine.
Gardiner art program to provide opportunities for high schoolers
An after school art program for Gardiner Area High School students is being run by University of Maine at Augusta students at Johnson Hall.
Several lawmakers to endorse legalizing pot in Portland
The local referendum would allow possession of up to 2.5 ounces.
Maine legislators try to end missed dam deadlines
A bill would tighten oversight of the DEP when it comes to dam relicensing to keep the state from losing its say on water levels.
Tours to offer chance to see Portland’s Custom House
The historic building has undergone a $2 million renovation.
Sanford teen arrested in burglaries after weeks on run
Michael Clapp was the last of four suspects sought for break-ins in both Maine and New Hampshire.