I am writing to express my dismay and disappointment regarding the Dick Wright “cartoon” featured in the March 9 edition of the Press Herald. The cartoon was not even amusing. It lamely attempted to make fun of our President due to his age. I am not aware whether or not President Biden regularly takes a […]
March 2023
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Stop scapegoating asylum seekers
Living in communities with asylum seekers, refugees, immigrants – peoples with a multiplicity of diversities – deepens our knowledge of ourselves and the world around us. These humans are a value-add in so many ways. Maine has long been known as the state with the oldest population in the nation, a state that young people […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Checking for Charity event is scheduled for March 19
The South Portland Professional Firefighters IAFF L1476 announced that its annual fundraising ice hockey event, Checking for Charity is scheduled for Sunday, March 19, at Troubh Ice Arena in Portland. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m and will feature special guest Boston Bruins’ national anthem singer, Todd Angilly. The first of […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Big Tech wants to remove Mainers’ online privacy protections. We can’t let it.
Beware of bills that would classify a small amount of online data as ‘sensitive,’ and permit free trading of the rest.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City – 100 Resilient Yards and sustainable outcomes
Our city is abuzz since the rollout of 100 Resilient Yards on March 1. To keep that momentum rolling, we’ll answer some of your questions about the project’s impact and the outcomes we hope to see this summer. Participant applications are open through April 1 and available online at https://tinyurl.com/100-Resilient-Yards and in hard copy at […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Housing crisis is community issue To the editor, The housing crisis in our state has only grown in the past few years. It’s here and it’s real. According to the Maine State Housing Authority, in 2020 there was just one county in Maine where a median income household could afford the cost of rent and […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – History of Willard Beach, an illustrated lecture, scheduled for March 23
Next Thursday, March 23, I’ll provide an illustrated lecture on the history of Willard Beach. Willard Beach is a popular year-round destination in South Portland. In the summer on a sunny day, you’ll find the shore teaming with beachgoers. It’s always struck me as interesting to see the various ways that people choose to use […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: March 15-22
Wed. 3/15 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 3/15 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom Thu. 3/16 8 a.m. City Manager Search Subcommittee Zoom Thu. 3/16 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Zoom Thu. 3/16 4 p.m. Portland Development Corporation Zoom Mon. 3/20 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 3/21 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: March 17-24
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 3/20 6 p.m. Finance Committee Workshop Town Hall Mon. 3/20 6:30 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Town Hall Tue. 3/21 6:30 p.m. School Board Budget Workshop Q&A CEHS Tue. 3/21 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Thu. 3/23 6 p.m. Finance Committee Workshop Town Hall Scarborough Wed. 3/22 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: March 16-23
Cumberland Tue. 3/21 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Falmouth Fri. 3/17 8 a.m. Coffee with Councilors Zoom Tue. 3/21 6 p.m. Underwood Park Public Forum Lunt Auditorium Freeport Thu. 3/16 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Committee Town Hall Mon. 3/20 6 p.m. Police Advisory Committee Town Hall Mon. 3/20 7 p.m. Sewer District Treatment Plant Tue. […]