Surprise, the cost of the new homeless shelter in Portland is projected to be double that of original estimate. Yes, the contractors did double the square footage from the original design of 25,000 to 50,000, in order to accommodate the city’s new requirement that the occupants be provided with a 6-foot spacing (in case of […]
2021
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Elect qualified, helpful Barowitz to city Charter Commission
Zack Barowitz is well qualified to serve on the city Charter Commission. He’s also a kind and helpful person. Zack was canvassing the District 3 neighborhood when Shadow, our dog, got loose and ran off. So did Zack. He caught the runaway several blocks away. The grateful Brenner family will vote for Barowitz on June […]
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Letter to the editor: A plea to women – now’s not the time to forgo screenings
‘Before we can truly care for others, we need to ensure our own health,’ a doctor says.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: National Nurses Day cause for celebration – and action
Through a workforce shortage and COVID, Maine’s nurses have guaranteed high-quality care to their patients. Thank them – and encourage others to join their ranks.
Posted inBusiness, People on the Move
Annie Tselikis joins brother, cousin at Cousins Maine Lobster
NEW HIRES Following nine years of rapid growth, Cousins Maine Lobster is investing in deepening its connection to the industry in Maine with the announcement of its newest hire, Annie Tselikis. Tselikis is a 15-year veteran of Maine’s lobster industry and has worked with commercial fishing associations, for lobster wholesalers, and since 2014 has served […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Closing gaps between Portland students is essential, not extra
I support the full Portland school budget proposal. Schools have become the epicenter for all critical human needs and social services. As a food justice advocate, I know this well. Food-insecure students rely on school meals for more than 50 percent of their daily calories, yet federal reimbursements for meals are at most $3.53 per […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
2020-2021 Old Orchard Beach High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll
Grade 12 Highest Honors: Peter Coleman, Ryan Crockett, Kaitlin Halle, Ryan Johnson, Zachary LaPlante, Shani Plante High Honors: Julia Clark, Plaithian Dayton, Leah Green, Trevor Grenier, Katherine Holt, Skyler Lane, Gabriel LaSalle, Benjamin Perry, Duffy Rose, Nicholas Roy Honors: Garrett Dupee, Tyler LeBlanc, Kayd’n Neves, Malaika Njue, Kelly Palkovic, Nolan Rice Grade 11 High Honors: […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Compromise needed for Equality Act to become law
Senators like Susan Collins and Joe Manchin can reach an agreement with faith groups to protect religious freedom and prevent anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
Gail Caiazzo, Saco: Finding my place in a family of eight
As a child I identified with the “old woman who lived in a shoe.” I was not the old woman. I was one of the “so many children, she didn’t know what to do.” Our mom was a devout French Catholic, let’s start with that. I was No. 3 in the birth order, and the […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Southern Maine Community College kicks off 75th anniversary
Southern Maine Community College kicked off its 75th anniversary celebration April 30 with on-campus planting ceremonies to honor its legacy of transforming people and communities through education and training. Small groups of students, faculty members, administrators, alumni and community partners planted flowering shrubs and trees in simultaneous ceremonies at SMCC’s South Portland campus and Midcoast […]