PROVIDENCE — For 364 days, Ryan Fredette had one thing on his mind — get back to Providence and finish the job.The Winslow standout dropped an 8-6 decision in the 182-pound finals of the 2017 New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championships, and that loss had been in the back of Fredette’s mind throughout his senior season.“This […]
2018
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Northern School: March 8
Local students to advance to state poetry slam Richard Hilscher, a senior at North Yarmouth Academy, and Wyatt Bates, a Yarmouth High School junior, were chosen as two of 10 student-poets who will compete in state finals at the Waterville Opera House on March 14. Other Southern Maine Regional Champions include Allan Monga, Deering High School; Abbie […]
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Arts Calendar: March 7-17
Greater Portland Exhibits “The Summit Project’s Honor Case,” 6 p.m., Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland, honors Maine veterans who died since 9/11. Features engraved stones of fallen service members, through March 24. “Maine Birds: Watercolors by Michele Clamp,” Gilsland Farm Gallery, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, through March. “Moments of Reflection – Paintings by Kerrin Parkinson and Patricia Ritzo,” Lifeworks Chiropractic Center, 202 […]
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Portland St. Patrick's Day parade set for March 17
PORTLAND — The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade along Commercial Street will step off at noon on March 17. Bob Kearney of the Irish American Club of Maine said in a press release the parade begins at Commercial and Center streets and proceeds past the viewing stand at Bell Buoy Park near the Casco Bay […]
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Habitat proposes ‘affordable community’ in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland would like to partner with the town to build a 25-unit housing development on municipally owned land behind the public safety building on Woods Road. The proposal is the latest request in a series of proposals to build an affordable community of homes in Falmouth. About 10 years […]
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Northern Meetings: March 8-17
Chebeague Island Thur. 3/8 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Commission TO Tues. 3/13 7 p.m. Planning Board CRC Wed. 3/14 7 p.m. Board of Selectmen CIH Cumberland Mon. 3/12 7 p.m. Town Council TH Sat. 3/17 8 a.m. Budget Workshop TH Durham Tues. 3/13 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen TH Falmouth Thur. 3/8 6 p.m. Long […]
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OceanView at Falmouth to sponsor Portland PBA event
PORTLAND — When the PBA Elias Cup competitions return to Bayside Bowl, 28 Alder St., in April, the all-star event will have a new lead sponsor. OceanView at Falmouth, a retirement community at 20 Blueberry Lane, was announced on March 1 as the new namesake for the tour. The Elias Cup is rolling into Portland for […]
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Falmouth nomination papers available
FALMOUTH — Nomination papers are now available for June’s local election. There are two seats available on the Town Council, two available on the School Board and six open seats for the new Charter Commission, according to Town Clerk Ellen Planer. The two seats on the council are currently held by Karen Farber and Ned […]
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In Like a Lion
Marty French and his dog Pixie walk along the trail near the East End Beach in Portland on Saturday just before the noon high tide on March 3. Waves driven by 20 mph winds soaked the path. Winter weather continues Wednesday and Thursday, with a Nor’easter predicted to dump up to a foot of snow […]
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In Like a Lion
Marty French and his dog Pixie walk along the trail near the East End Beach in Portland on Saturday just before the noon high tide on March 3. Waves driven by 20 mph winds soaked the path. Winter weather continues Wednesday and Thursday, with a Nor’easter predicted to dump up to a foot of snow […]