Thumbs up to the Biddeford City Council’s decision to extend the deadline for the Lincoln Mill clock tower to be moved. Although it is an eyesore ”“ as some have pointed out ”“ work is being done to raise funds for its relocation and restoration. A few months more won’t make much of a difference to passersby, but it could mean a new life for the iconic tower that was part of the city’s skyline for 150 years. It’s encouraging to see Biddeford High School students and alumni rallying around the cause, and we hope their efforts, along with that of the clock tower’s new owners, industrial historian George Collard and Scott Joslin of the Pepperell Mill Campus, will not be in vain. The group needs $17,500 to stabilize and move the structure, and additional funds for its restoration. Anyone who wants to support the effort may contribute online at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/save-the-lincoln-mill-clock-tower.
Thumbs up to all of the enterprising young people who took part in last weekend’s Build-A-Biz day in Biddeford ”“ and around the state ”“ as well as those who stopped by to check out their businesses. Locally, about a dozen kids signed up to partake in the event and show off their entrepreneurial skills. George Childs of Standish and Parker Dowdy of Hollis, who both attend Bonny Eagle Middle School, set up a booth for their business, CarbonPC. The pair can upgrade and repair computers, or build a custom creation. Also taking part were two very young entrepreneurs, 6-year-old Lilyana Drummey of Saco, who was selling lemonade and cookies, and 7-year-old Issa Oppenheim-Pressman of Portland who sold her “Pin Pets.” It’s an impressive feat for a child or teenager to create a business of any kind, these kids are particularly impressive, working to take their businesses to the next level. We applaud their efforts and wish them future Thumbs up to the fifth-grade students at Wells Junior High School, who spent many hours this school year working on a community service project to honor and comfort veterans. The project culminated last week with a visit from Maine first lady Ann LePage, at which students presented her with 11 quilts that they made. The quilts will be donated to the Veterans Strong program, which operates a camp in Belgrade Lakes dedicated specifically for use by wounded veterans and their families. The camp was created by Travis Mills, a disabled veteran who lost portions of all four of his limbs during a routine patrol in Afghanistan in April 2012. He created the Travis Mills Foundation and created the camp in Maine, the home state of his wife, Kelsey. It’s encouraging to see young people taking part in such an important project, honoring veterans and creating something to show their appreciation. We hope the project is something that continues at the school with future classes.
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