In the past two weeks in Maine, four more pedestrians have died after being struck by vehicles: A 43-year-old Presque Isle man was hit by a pickup truck; A Windham woman was struck by a truck as she was walking; and, in Sanford, a Vermont man and his grandson were struck by an SUV as […]
2023
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Clarence Page: Don’t worry, Ken, there’s room in Barbie’s world
I now see Barbie’s perpetual boyfriend with new eyes.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: A stitch in time …
Hopefully more women (and men!) will take up knitting. It’s simple – just two types of stitches.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
City should consider petition topics To the editor, In the July 21 edition of the Sentry, the headline highlighted South Portland seeking community engagement for its upcoming Comprehensive Plan. The article stressed how the city is committed to engaging resident input for consideration in the final plan. I applaud the city for seeking out the […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Road races to benefit South Portland Food Cupboard, Holy Cross School
Two upcoming road races, including kids’ fun run events, will benefit a pair of causes. Participants can sign up to run, walk or volunteer. The St. Max 5K Road Race and Kids’ Fun Run will be held in Scarborough on Saturday, Aug. 26. The event is a benefit for the South Portland Food Cupboard and […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – Fred Goodwin and his Red & White store
Goodwin’s Red & White Super Market is still remembered by many local residents. The long-running store was located in a building at the Mountain View Apartments housing complex. The building was acquired by the city of South Portland in 1968 and used for many years as the South Portland recreation center. It was eventually torn […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Wells Chamber of Commerce to host annual Chili-Fest
The Wells Chamber of Commerce will host its 22nd annual Chili-Fest on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Wells Junior High School campus on Route 1 in Wells. The event will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Joe Harvey Invitational Cookoff, sanctioned by the International Chili Society, is among the events available for […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Aug. 11-18
Exhibits/Galleries Friday 8/11 Chelsea Ellis and Todd Watts: Opening reception 5-8 p.m., Maine Museum of Photographic Arts, 15 Middle St., Suite A3, Portland. Exhibit on display 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Sept. 30. mainemuseumofphotographicarts.org Saturday 8/12 Art in the Park Show and Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mill Creek Park, 50 Hinckley […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: Aug. 9
Hires, promotions, appointments Nick Des Lauriers, a senior consultant at Opus Consulting in Portland, was promoted to chief operating officer. He joined Opus in 2021 and has over 10 years of experience building and advising businesses. Lily Morrissette has been hired by RE/MAX Shoreline as a real estate agent at its Portland office. Nicholas DiMatteo […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland School Notebook: Aug. 9
Portland Adult Ed teacher receives Outstanding Teacher Award Shoshana Hoose, an English as a Second Language teacher at Portland Adult Education, has been awarded the Maine Adult Education Association’s Outstanding Teacher Award. “Shoshana Hoose is one of our master teachers at Portland Adult Education,” PAE Executive Director Abbie Yamamoto said at the Maine Adult Education […]