http://www.sherwoodgazette.com/opinion/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.sherwoodgazette.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121693195163719900 This issue of The Sherwood Gazette marks my first year as your editor and I wanted to say thank you to all of the individuals and groups that have made an often-grueling job so much more enjoyable. • To the unpaid, overworked columnists who meet deadline each month and who never fail to turn in ... http://www.sherwoodgazette.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121693184882608500 Say yes to fairgrounds plan Every community needs a place where its residents can gather, a place where we can share a collective identity. We, as a community, need a versatile place for a good mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Although Sherwood boasts some great events, beautiful parks ... http://www.sherwoodgazette.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121693167579607800 In a recent analysis of businesses in mid-coast Maine, researchers found that three times as much money stayed in the local economy when residents turned away from big box retailers and bought their goods and services from locally owned businesses. For every $100 spent at a big box store like ...