A referendum to fund it would be required.
2021
Posted inTimes Record
Maine Catholic schools celebrate 100 days of in-person learning
PORTLAND — This week, Maine Catholic schools are celebrating 100 days of in-person learning despite the pandemic. St. John’s School in Brunswick had a slew of 100-themed activities, including 100 push-ups for eighth graders and 100 masks for first graders. On Thursday, students at St. James School in Biddeford dressed up as “100 year olds” […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Cooking at the Cove: For those you love
Valentine’s Day has been my favorite holiday since I was a kid because my mother always made it special for the whole family. No matter what day of the week the holiday fell on, she prepared a fancy dinner that was served in the dining room on the good china. After the entrée was devoured […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Sande’s Picks: Community Supported Restaurants now serving patrons
You have probably heard of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), where consumers purchase a portion of a farm’s seasonal harvest in advance. The benefits include providing customers with regular boxes of just-harvested produce along with eggs, meats, flowers, etc. Farmers get paid upfront so they can plan their operations and both develop a relationship with one […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton: Feb. 12
Highland Ridge Nordic Trails Now that we finally have some snow, get out and enjoy it! Local residents Rob Knowles and Roger Lowell tend miles of Nordic (cross country) ski and snowshoe trails on their property and generously allow the public to use them at no charge. Their goal is to get people outside and […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside New Gloucester: Feb. 12
Reform advocate Zooms in A subset of the group New Gloucester United Against Racism conducts discussions based on media sources, such as books, podcasts and videos. On Jan. 27, their members held a Zoom conversation on the podcast episode “Mass Incarceration is Solvable,” where prison reform advocate Insha Rahman, of Brooklyn, New York, talked about […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s 1901 flag design stands out in a crowd
As the Kennebec Journal wrote more than a century ago, the simple pine-tree-and-star combo says, ‘There is Maine.’
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Mary McGrath awarded Golden Cane
Mary McGrath, 97, was presented with the Golden Cane award at Enclave of Scarborough for being its oldest resident. Courtesy photo At 97 years young, Mary McGrath is the oldest Enclave of Scarborough resident. As such, on Jan. 28, associates at the Enclave of Scarborough honored Mary with their third annual Golden Cane Ceremony, […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Plenty of evidence supports Munjoy historic district
The Munjoy Hill Historic District vote was a regrettable mistake, in part, for the following reasons. Historic preservation has been a proven method of economic enhancement almost everywhere in this country. Councilors need not look far for supporting reports. Portland’s planning and economic development offices and Maine Preservation and Landmarks should have shelves full of […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Local residents earn academic honors, graduate
The following students have been named to the fall 2020 honors list at Husson University in Bangor: Gina O. Breggia-Reidy of Gorham, a sophomore who is currently enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and Public Health program; Nolan Floyd Brown of Gorham, a sophomore who is currently enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of […]