‘Pieces of the Puzzle’ Benefits Cross for LifeFlight, self-led “choose your own challenge” event. Hike, bike, swim, run, sail, row, or paddle during a fundraiser to benefit LifeFlight of Maine, Aug. 1-31, crossforlifeflight.org/info. Dempsey Challenge, registration open for Sept. 25 and 26 in-person and virtual events to raise funds in the fight against cancer and […]
2021
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the editor, July 23
Caizzo’s CMP stance disappoints To the editor, I’m writing to express disappointment in my representative Chris Caiazzo (D-Scarborough) for voting in lock step with CMP during his first three years in the state legislature. Representative Caiazzo has gone out of his way to support CMP’s interest over the interests of his constituents. In 2019, Rep. […]
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Posted inNews, Obituaries
Elizabeth Carlton
WINDHAM – Elizabeth Carlton of Windham passed away May 28, 2020
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Haiti getting new prime minister
Interim premier Claude Joseph will step down in the wake of the July 7 assassination of President Jovenal Moise.
Posted inSports, Times Record Sports
Ararat 9U Cal Ripken All-Stars finish runner-up in state tournament
Ararat emerges from loser’s bracket with 4 consecutive victories to reach state title game.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Local diaper bank hits 1 million mark
Michael Klahr Jewish Family Services has distributed more than 1 million diapers in Southern Maine since the beginning of 2020, thanks to $100,000 in grants and donations from 20 organizations and over 200 individuals. KJFS, a program of the Jewish Community Alliance, ramped up distribution through its diaper bank to meet an increasing need throughout […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Arts Calendar: July 21-31
Exhibits/Galleries “A Community of Artists,” Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport, 40 Main St., fine art, photography and sculpture, through Aug. 15. Colin Page Solo Exhibition, Maret Hensick in the Side Gallery, Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St, Portland. greenhutgalleries.com. “Contrasts,” Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Portland., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
More than half of Mainers age 12-19 have had COVID-19 shots
Nationwide, only about 14% of the population that is younger than 18 has had even a first dose of coronavirus vaccine, according to data from Mayo Clinic.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Temporary safety measures put in place at Portland intersection
Safety bollards, signs and intersection paint have been temporarily added to the intersection of Deering Avenue and Revere Street at Woodfords Corner. Through its Imagine People Here campaign, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine teamed up with Friends of Woodfords Corner for the work July 15 in an effort to slow traffic to make the intersection […]
Posted inMaine, News
Old Orchard Beach restaurant promises to rebuild from fire
Joseph’s by the Sea sustained extensive water and smoke damage, but its owners vow to reopen the landmark eatery that was established in 1968.