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Abby's Road: Trust is the fuel of family travel

Traveling with young children is like living in a suspended state of self-assessment. It is like being stuck in a question mark. It is like pressure-testing the line between drama and comedy. Are we having fun right now, or are we being played for fools? Last weekend, my husband and...

Letter: Beem trips over the competitive edge

I was flabbergasted by Edgar Allan Beem’s latest fantasy regarding the ineffectiveness of competition ("Cooperate or perish," April...

Letter: Tax increases stifle U.S. energy companies

The president is talking about reducing the federal deficit without crippling the budget – great promises on an extremely important issue. However, instead of talking about spending cuts, he’s attacking the oil and gas industry and planning to raise taxes on energy companies.

Vietnamese restaurant in Brunswick returns owner to his culinary roots

BRUNSWICK — After selling his popular China Rose restaurants a year ago and running Little Tokyo for three years, restaurateur Cuong Ly has returned to his Vietnamese roots. Ly opened Little Saigon, the town's second Vietnamese restaurant, on March 18 at 44 Maine St., where Clem...

Ronald Arthur Hamlin: 65

NORTH YARMOUTH — Ronald Arthur Hamlin, 65, of North Yarmouth, died peacfully Jan. 25 in Florida. He was born Aug. 16, 1947 in Milo to Dwight L. and Irma B. Hamlin. A graduate of Milo High School, Hamlin was senior class president. He earned an associate's degree in archit...

Harpswell charter school faces funding, legislative hurdles

HARPSWELL — Before Harpswell Coastal Academy opens to 60 students this fall, the charter school has many hurdles to clear. But despite having to raise $135,000, arrange transportation for students, hiring staff and signing a building lease before September, the head of HCA said ...

Freeport aims to cut capital spending in half

FREEPORT — Facing a potential loss of $850,000 in state aid, the Town Council Tuesday night indicated it remains committed to keeping the new capital improvement budget lean. The

Freeport quiet zone designation could take months

FREEPORT — As implementation of quiet zones continues to be elusive, train horns continue to blast through town, with silence for residents and businesses still months away. And, after the

Northern Meetings: April 4-10

Chebeague Island Tues.  4/9  7 p.m.  CRC Board Meeting  CR Cumberland Mon.  4/8  7 p.m.  Town Council  TH Wed.  4/10  6 p.m.  Val Halla Board of Trustees  TH Fa...

William P. Kennedy, 88: Valued his family most

FREEPORT — William P. Kennedy, 88, of Freeport, died peacefully March 28. He was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Scranton, Pa., to William Kennedy and Esther Roche Kennedy.  He achieved a bachelor's degree in navigation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Poin...