Key findings from the project that resulted from a yearlong partnership between the Press Herald and The Boston Globe.
2021
Posted inSports
Jaguars fire Urban Meyer after 13 games, countless missteps
Jacksonville owner Shad Khan dismisses the head coach after a former player said he was kicked by Meyer during an August practice.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Dec. 16
Cub Scouts present American flag ceremony Webelos 2 Den in Cub Scout Pack 85 presented a special ceremony about the American flag, posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Dec. 7 Town Council meeting. The fifth-grade group sponsored by Cressey Road United Methodist Church presented a reading of “Ragged Old Flag” […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Corbett seeks GOP nomination for Senate District 32
Lyman resident has been a law enforcement officer and now serves as pastor of a Biddeford church.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Dec. 16
Bar Mills church hosts tree festival, holiday service Over a dozen decorated trees are on display at the annual Christmas Tree Festival at Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive. The trees can be viewed during services on Sundays Dec. 19 and 26 from 10-11 a.m. The church also will hold services beginning at […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Got coats? Biddeford Police, United Way team up to help keep residents warm
Residents who would like to help in the quest to gather 250 coats can place new or gently used ones in one of five bins throughout the city.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Dec. 16
Historical society book, calendar available The Westbrook Historical Society has some nice stocking stuffers available for shoppers. The organization is selling a book produced by President Mike Sanphy, “Westbrook Remembered,” a collection of city photographs from times past. Fifty copies sold out during an open house Dec. 11, but Sanphy said Monday that 15o more […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Toy drive delivers to South Portland children
Volunteers from all sectors of the community rally to assist families.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – Helena H. Dyer, South Portland second-grade teacher and principal
When we set out to document the life of the much-loved school teacher and principal, Helena H. Dyer, we didn’t realize that this would turn out to be another example of what a small and close-knit community we have. When I first contacted our volunteer genealogist, Jackie Dunham, the initial question was – what was […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Story carries relevance for current times To the editor, Every year in December, my family watches “A Christmas Carol.” The 1984 version with George C. Scott as Scrooge is our favorite. The appearance of lawn signs around town this month asking that we choose to consider being either Generous or Greedy coincides nicely with Charles […]