Indianapolis police say they have not yet discovered the gunman’s motive for opening fire with a rifle late Thursday night at a FedEx processing center near the Indianapolis airport, killing 8 people.
2021
Fireworks ban south of US Route 1 proposed in Scarborough
Those in favor say fireworks threaten shore birds and other wildlife on town’s beaches.
Stream explorers wanted
Volunteers would be trained to survey large aquatic insects in southern Maine streams.
Scarborough council seeks public input on Growth Management Ordinance
The council is investigating changes to how housing permits are distributed.
Scarborough council hasn’t decided whether to grant tax break for senior housing project
The developers say they need a credit enhancement agreement to proceed.
Bath Housing benefits from Cooking for Community
Over 6,8o0 meals have been served to families and older adults living at Bath Housing apartments in the last 12 months of the COVID-10 pandemic through a partnership with Portland-based Cooking for Community. As the pandemic-fueled lockdown started in Maine last spring, Bath Housing Executive Director Debora Keller became concerned about a variety of issues […]
Sande’s Picks: Food and beverage events return to the menu
Maine Street Steak & Oyster, 148 Maine St., Brunswick, has added Sunday brunch, which will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A featured menu item is Fried Oyster Benedict on a jalapeño biscuit for $18. The smoked salmon toast ($16) also sounds delicious. Of course, the locally farmed oysters are shucked right at […]
Cooking at the Cove: Spice up a spring meal
This falafel recipe is one of my favorite vegetarian main dishes. I like these yummy chickpea morsels stuffed in pitas, but they’re also delicious over salads, grain bowls or on their own for a quick snack. Gluten-free and vegan, these make a perfect spring meal accompanied by fresh, crunchy vegetables and your favorite Middle Eastern […]
Letter to the Editor: Historic district plaque will look a bit out of place
As the owner of an aluminum-sided, plastic-windowed three-family home located on Munjoy Hill, I can’t wait to get my historic district plaque to adhere to the front of my building. It should look fantastic beneath my basic Home Depot outside light. Susan Gillis Cape Elizabeth
Beautiful shrubs with edible bounties that flourish in Maine
If you’re looking for a new shrub, consider one that bears fruit to feed songbirds and yourself.