What to do with a truckful of antique pianos? That’s the question now facing Scarborough businessman and community volunteer Sam Kelley, who recently bought a 45-foot trailer filled with several dozen upright and baby grand pianos dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Kelley, who buys and sells used tractor-trailers, came across the stash […]
2016
Posted inMaine, News
Electricity mostly restored in Maine; Portland sets record high temperature
As the last of the wind and rain blew out of the region Thursday morning, the Portland area reached a record high temperature of 53 degrees, the National Weather Service said.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Girls Basketball: Gorham edges Red Riots for AA South crown
Gorham faced off with one of their most ferocious opponents in the AA South Final on Friday night, Feb. 19 – and emerged victorious. Mackenzie Holmes and Emily Esposito led the Rams’ offense with 12 and 10 points, respectively. 37-30 in the end. Gorham head coach Laughn Berthiaume praised the opposition: “Especially in that first […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Some Texas professors say guns in classes could chill debate
A law taking effect on Aug. 1 allows concealed handguns on university campuses in Texas.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Busy spring – and it’s still February
Our seasons are so short here in Maine, that already the spring calendars are filling up with interesting events of interest. If you have Internet access (available at public libraries) take a minute and check out Maine Senior Guide, a source of information on everything from cleaning out clutter to social events of interest to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Lenny’s opens at Hawkes Plaza
Duck Pond history night draws crowd to Grange The lights are back on at Hawkes Plaza in Westbrook, and none are more noticeable than the famous Hawkes TV repairman sign that is now operating steadily for the first time since 1989. At the center of the revitalization is Lenny’s, a new bar and restaurant developed […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Lenny’s opens at Hawkes Plaza
Duck Pond history night draws crowd to Grange The lights are back on at Hawkes Plaza in Westbrook, and none are more noticeable than the famous Hawkes TV repairman sign that is now operating steadily for the first time since 1989. At the center of the revitalization is Lenny’s, a new bar and restaurant developed […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
54 apartments eyed at Eastern Village complex in Scarborough
Local developer Kerry Anderson is getting ready to add a 54-unit apartment complex to his Eastern Village development in Oak Hill. The Scarborough Planning Board was scheduled to get a first look at the proposal during its meeting on Monday, but the sketch plan review was postponed at Anderson’s request, according to Dan Bacon, the […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
South Portland retailers prepare for new bag fees
When bagging a cartload of groceries, employees would ask, “Paper or plastic?” Now, for residents of South Portland, the question may be: “Do you want a bag or did you bring your own?” Starting Tuesday, March 1, two new local ordinances will take effect. One imposes a 5-cent fee for all single-use bags, both paper […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Lip-sync show shaping up as Cape Elizabeth’s must-see match
Banking on the popularity of Spike TV’s new “Lip Sync Battle” show, which pits lip-synching celebrities against each other for audience votes each week, the Project Graduation Committee at Cape Elizabeth High School is putting on its own version of this widely watched spectacle. On Tuesday, March 8, teachers throughout the school district, along with […]