Activists will hold a rally in Brunswick on Sunday, July 25, protesting the U.S. economic, commercial and financial embargo of Cuba, in place for 60 years. The event will take place rain or shine near the gazebo on the Town Mall from 3-4 p.m. Organizers of the rally say they want to persuade Maine congresspersons and senators to take action against that policy. […]
2021
Posted inNation & World, News
By rerouting cruise ships, Venice avoids designation as UNESCO heritage site in danger
Italy has banned massive cruise ships traveling through the city’s historic center.
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Posted inSports
Windham softball to represent Maine again at Little League regionals
An all-star team from Windham will take on Maryland at 4 p.m. Saturday in Bristol, Connecticut, as the Little League Softball East Region Tournament kicks off.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland wins pipeline suit, upholds clean air ordinance
After six years, the city won a key victory in the Maine Law Court last week, and the Portland Pipeline Company has indicated it won’t be taking its appeal any further.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Maine
Everly Brothers’ music celebrated in new show, premiering Friday in Brunswick
‘Dream’ will have a weekend-long run at Maine State Music Theatre.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Cape council delays action on affordable housing changes
The town council has not yet acted on proposed amendments to town ordinances to allow for more affordable housing projects, and won’t until a public hearing on the subject scheduled for September.
Posted inMaine, News
July’s rain rejuvenates Maine coast, but drought persists inland
Precipitation levels remain below normal for 2021 overall.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Existing U.S. home sales rose in June; prices hit new highs
Still, there are signs the red-hot housing market is beginning to cool a bit, an economist says.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland superintendent outlines entry plan
Timothy Matheney has officially begun duties with school district.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Steve Hrehovcik writes ‘Rebel Without a Clue – A Way-Off Broadway Memoir’
He loves the theater. Sometimes, it loves him back. Sometimes, there are pitfalls.