A local filmmaker and writer is putting his experience to work for businesses and nonprofits to help them tell their stories through video. Paul Santomenna started his company, Strategic Narratives, Aug. 1. The venture is a way for a businesses and nonprofits to use a creative narrative to tell their stories, said Santomenna, 46, who […]
September 2013
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South Portland Red Riots Fall Sports Preview
South Portland’s fall sports outlook is encouraging. Football should be in the hunt for a playoff spot. Boys’ soccer has been a postseason regular in recent years and hopes for a longer stay this time. The girls’ squad should also get back to the playoffs. Field hockey is poised for a competitive season. Both cross […]
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Tri-Town Weekly calendar – 9/4
Upcoming events Freeport Planning Board, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6 p.m., Town Council Chambers. Durham Planning Board, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m., town office. Freeport Community Library Book Group, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6 p.m. September selection is “The Imperfectionists,” by Tom Rachman. Group meets the first Wednesday of every month. Stories in Stone, Wednesday, Sept. 4, […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Freedom ain’t free
I never knew the Maine Heritage Policy Center was such a fan of former Democratic Gov. John Baldacci. Until recently, the right-wing think tank had appeared unrelentingly critical of Baldacci’s policies. And not without reason. Baldacci floundered through eight years in office, from 2003 to 2011, consolidating local school districts (a massive failure that was […]
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EDITORIAL: Environmental stewards provide us many lessons
The world is a big place and at times can make us feel very small. The network of oceans and rivers and the earth itself is a massive, untamed, and wholly unmanageable place. Climate-change theorists believe mankind is having a negative impact, while others believe the vastness of the planet can handle anything people and […]
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Civic Center board to meet about Portland Pirates lease
The emergency meeting comes after the Pirates nixed a 5-year deal.
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Scarborough Red Storm Fall Sports Preview
Scarborough athletics pumps out champions like no one else and this juggernaut is ready for another triumphant sports season. Football could be the top challenger to defending state champion Thornton Academy. Boys’ soccer is defending a title and may be on the brink of yet another. The girls’ squad won it all as well last […]
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Expansion proposal for Falmouth library to be revealed
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Memorial Library board of trustees next week will reveal preliminary plans for the library’s expansion and renovation. At the design discussion, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the library on Lunt Road, the board will reveal the conceptual drawings of the library created by Portland-based Scott Simons […]
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Q&A with George Neptune
FREEPORT – George Neptune is a 24-year-old Dartmouth College graduate who works as the museum educator for the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor. Neptune is a native of Indian Township and a member of the Wabanaki tribe. In a partnership with the Freeport Historical Society, Neptune will lead a program called “Native American Medicine Walk” […]
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New faces greet kids in RSU 5
FREEPORT – As the new school year gets under way in earnest this week, Regional School Unit 5 is welcoming 15 new faculty to the district, including three new teachers at Freeport High School who are bringing their energy and a fresh set of eyes to the school. For 22-year-old social studies teacher Tim Grivois, […]