PORTLAND — Details of the redesign of Congress Square and the public art that is part of the process will be presented Thursday, Dec. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Portland Westin Harborview Hotel on High Street. The design firm of Wallace, Roberts & Todd and artist Sarah Sze were selected to lead the redesign of […]
December 2016
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Portland High School deaf student makes mascot history
PORTLAND — Being deaf doesn’t prevent Kameron King, the new Portland High School mascot, from doing his job of keeping the crowd engaged and cheering for the home team. This fall King appeared as the Bulldog at all of the school’s home football games. He plans on making as many appearances as he can during […]
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Summit Project memorials on display at Portland Jetport
PORTLAND — The Summit Project Honor Case, honoring Maine service members who have died since Sept. 11, 2011, is on display at the Portland International Jetport. The display opened Dec. 4 and will remain on the third floor of the Jetport through the middle of January. According to its website, the Summit Project was started in […]
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Concert review: St. Mary Schola’s Christmas program full of fine performances
‘Natus est’ repeats twice this week in Portland.
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Out & About: Stocking full of Christmas offerings
As Dec. 25 approaches, southern Maine’s frenetic pace of Christmas A&E offerings continues, with a slew of quality shows scheduled over the next couple of weeks. Oratorio Chorale has slated three performances of its “Sing We Noel” concerts for Friday and Saturday in Brunswick. Attendees will also hear a special women’s sub-unit of the 80-voice […]
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Julie Goell, a clown, teacher, versatile performer and ‘amazing creator,’ dies at 65
The beloved Peaks Island resident with a gift for physical comedy also performed on stage and screen until a medical condition robbed her of the ability to walk and talk.
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Maine Water announces $8.7 million investment to replace aging infrastructure
The company plans to replace old water mains and build a new treatment facility in Biddeford.
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Death of Biddeford High track coach at 29 is ‘a huge blow’ to students
Will Fulford, who coached cross-country and indoor and outdoor track, died Sunday of apparent cardiac arrest after exercising.
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Gorham crash kills father, severely injures wife, children
Yvonne Piawlock was driving their SUV when she lost control on a snow-covered road and slid sideways into an oncoming dump truck. Joseph Piawlock was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Letter: Thanks for helping Robbie Foundation
Robbie Foundation would like to thank the community for coming out to the Maine Mall during the last two weeks with gifts to “Wrap for a Reason.” Robbie Foundation offered free gift wrapping at the Maine Mall from Nov. 25-Dec. 9. Many community members and business owners came out with gifts to be wrapped for […]