Also, Botto’s Bakery ceases retail sales as it moves to Westbrook; Night Mares bar opens in the former Nissen Bakery; and Ore Nell’s barbecue welcomes customers in Biddeford.
2023
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: Why #MontgomeryRiverfrontBrawl gained new meaning in Black conversations
A racially tinged melee involving the Alabama city’s usually peaceful riverboat ride has opened up a national conversation, thanks to social media.
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Commentary: Trump’s Georgia indictment has a smoking gun
Fulton County DA Fani Willis’ indictment of the former president and his collaborators relies on an evidentiary trail that leaves little doubt about fraudulent conspiracy.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Applauding Scarborough council for not buying land from Downs’ Crossroad Holdings
I applaud the Scarborough Town Council’s good sense in recently rejecting the option to buy land for a new school from The Downs’ Crossroad Holdings. Crossroad Holdings added untenable requirements to the negotiations that are unacceptable for the welfare of Scarborough residents. I thank Scarborough’s councilors and manager for holding the line and saying enough […]
Posted inSports
Meet the Maine kids playing in the Little League World Series
From their favorite foods to their favorite movies, get to know the 14 players from the Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond baseball all-stars.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Time to follow the other Portland on homelessness
The city should allow camping only in one designated area, with water, toilets and dumpsters.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Aug. 18-25
Comedy Saturday 8/19 Jay Pharoah: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $25-$35. auramaine.com Wednesday 8/23-Sunday 8/27 Portland Maine Comedy Festival: Various locations around Portland. 14-plus. portlandmainecomedy.com Friday 8/25 Marcus Cardona special recording: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, Free Street Cocktail Bar, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 8/19 Sebascodegan artists: 11 […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Guest Column – On stopping for stop signs
It’s not the end of the season. We’re halfway through August, and that’s too early to start running the stop signs in Kennebunkport. Some of the summer folk have gone back where they belong to get the kids in school and stop by the office to see who’s been signing the checks. But most of […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Aug. 18-25
Books/Authors Wednesday 8/23 Cathie Pelletier author talk: “Northeaster,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Thursday 8/24 Colin Sargent author talk: “Red Hands,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Through 8/26 The Writer’s Staycation: Writer’s workshop/meetup, 10 a.m., Saturdays, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland. Free, registration required. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Forum: Equal rights and protection for all under the law
Section 1 of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution declares, “No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person […]