2023 – Page 1041 – The Portland Press Herald

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Kansas restaurant owner’s cockeyed complaint about paper doesn’t justify venom

by Melinda Henneberger The Kansas City Star August 31, 2023August 30, 2023

Besides adding to the general toxicity and sense of aggrievement, it only makes the martyred recipient more convinced.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: The pandemic that coronavirus uncovered

by Bruce Patterson Special to the Press Herald August 31, 2023August 30, 2023

In many people, long COVID may actually be ‘long Lyme,’ and better diagnosis and treatment of both diseases are vital – especially in Maine, with the nation’s highest Lyme rate.

Maine, News

Home ready in Maine for family waiting in Riyadh

by Kelley Bouchard August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Buoyed by local supporters, El-Fadel Arbab has been working 3 jobs to keep his family safe in a hotel in Saudi Arabia while waiting for his wife’s travel visa to be issued.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Wide receiver Montigo Moss making name for himself at UMaine

by Travis Lazarczyk August 31, 2023September 1, 2023

After a season that included a pair of highlight-reel touchdown catches, the son of Hall of Famer Randy Moss has grown into a leadership role with the Black Bears.

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: Aug. 31

by Robert Lowell August 31, 2023August 29, 2023

Author to speak on Underground Railroad Author Mark Alan Leslie will speak about the Underground Railroad in the 1800s at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Westbrook Historical Society. Leslie, whose historical novel, “True North: Tice’s Story,” was a Publishers Weekly featured book, said Portland became a hub of Underground Railroad activity, with escaped slaves […]

American Journal

Buxton Notes: Aug. 31

by Robert Lowell August 31, 2023August 29, 2023

Antique appraisals event The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society is planning a vintage, valuables and antiques appraisals event on Sept. 23 at the Brewster Barn at 8 Brewster Place. A $30 donation includes one appraisal by Rachel and Joshua Gurley of Gurley Antiques Gallery in Scarborough. Item registration is open from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., followed by […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

We Love to Eat: Aug. 31

August 31, 2023August 29, 2023

Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 6, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 9, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, red hot dogs, American chop suey, Italian bread, pies and beverages. Call 854-9157 for advance orders; pick […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

Arts Calendar: Aug. 31

August 31, 2023August 28, 2023

Authors/Poetry Sept. 6 Mary Morton Cowan author talk: “Trouble in Nathan’s Woods,” 6 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road, Windham. windham.lib.me.us Sept. 7 Kate Berry, Kate Kearns poetry reading: 6 p.m., Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St., Bridgton. bridgtonlibrary.org Film Aug. 31 “Richard Jewell” (2019): Rated R, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 […]