Many running for state office worry that widespread dislike for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton could adversely affect their chances.
August 2016
Portland schools will try to bridge gaps with immigrant parents
A committee will seek solutions after families feeling cut off from educators ask for changes in policies.
Views from Downeaster train’s dome car are top of the line
Passengers get a 360-degree panorama and a whole new perspective on the scenery between Portland and Boston, but the vintage ride is ending Sept. 18.
Our View: Westbrook police chief stands with threatened Muslim residents
Janine Roberts’ reaction is inspired, especially given Gov. LePage’s thoughtless response to a related issue.
Births
Southern Maine Health Care Wyatt Matthew Kimball, born July 26 to Ryan and Jamielee (Eastman) Kimball of Kennebunk. Grandparents are Gregory Clark and Patricia Tierney of Princeton, and Byron and Ann Kimball of Rochester, N.H. Liam Isaac Huff, born July 28 to Joshua Huff and Deborah Beam of Biddeford. Grandparents are Kim Beam, Renee Beam […]
Community Meals
Wednesday Roast pork, potatoes, rolls, applesauce, carrots, with salads, rolls, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m. VFW Post No. 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. $7. 767-2575. Thursday Community meal, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Washington Avenue, Portland. Free and open to all, in collaboration with Wayside Food Programs. Saturday Baked bean supper […]
Reunions
Cathedral High School Class of 1954, noon Sept. 10, Bruno’s, 33 Allen Ave., Portland. Reservations required by Sept. 6. Contacts: Marilyn Levesque, 774-3080, or Marie McCann, 829-5105. Deering High School Class of 1947, 11:30 a.m. social hour, 12:30 p.m. lunch, Sept. 7, DiMillo’s on the Water, 26 Long Wharf, Commerical Street, Portland. Contacts: Dorrine McMahon […]
Events
KENNEBUNK Bush daughter at library Dorothy Bush Koch will take part in a special Pajama Storytime at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St. Koch is the author of “My Father, My President: a Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush.” Pajama Storytime is free and wheelchair accessible. No pre-registration […]
Briefs
CASCO Tropical Smoothie Cafés raise $910,000 for Camp Sunshine Over 300 Tropical Smoothie Café locations throughout the country raised $910,000 for Camp Sunshine through their National Flip Flop Day campaign. Tropical Smoothie Café CEO Mike Rotondo and a number of employees recently visited Camp Sunshine to present the check during an oncology session sponsored by […]
Letter to the editor: Collins shouldn’t be vague about presidential choice
Please ask U.S. Sen. Susan Collins who she is supporting for president so half (or more) of the state (and country?) will vote with her. Robert Stevens “Steve” Link South Portland