2023 – Page 1238 – The Portland Press Herald

Two dead, thousands of flight cancellations, 1.1 million lose power in eastern U.S. storms

by ASHRAF KHALIL and JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press August 7, 2023August 7, 2023

The Federal Aviation Administration said it was rerouting planes around storms heading to the East Coast and warned it would likely start pausing flights in and out of the New York City area, Philadelphia, Washington, Charlotte and Atlanta.

Catholic Charities Maine’s 2 child development centers participate in USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program

August 7, 2023

Catholic Charities Maine’s St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center in Portland, Maine, and St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford, announce participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. For further information on participating centers and/or homes, contact the above institution. To file […]

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St. Thérèse Food Closet in Sanford in need of supplies as guests more than double

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023

For years, Barbara Russell has served as director of the St. Thérèse Food Closet in Sanford which is located in St. Ignatius Gym on 25 Riverside Ave. But offering help to those in need has never looked like this before. “The number of individuals visiting our food closet has more than doubled,” she said. “We […]

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Body of missing kayaker recovered off Campobello Island

by Dennis Hoey August 7, 2023August 7, 2023

The kayaker has been identified as Martin Spahn of Augusta, who was reported missing Sunday.

Arts & Entertainment

CBS game show ‘Superfan’ celebrates musicians like Shania Twain, Kelsea Ballerini and Pitbull

by MARK KENNEDY Associated Press August 7, 2023August 7, 2023

‘Superfan’ has lured some starry first-season guests – Kelsea Ballerini, Gloria Estefan, Little Big Town, LL Cool J, Pitbull and Shania Twain.

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‘Putt for a Cause’ taking place Aug. 25 at Schooner Mini Golf

August 7, 2023

Saco, like many other Maine cities, is experiencing an influx of new Mainers, and housing options are limited. “Putt for a Cause” will be held at Schooner Mini Golf throughout the day of Friday, Aug. 25 in support of asylum-seeking families living in Saco. For a year now over 180 children of asylum-seeking families have […]

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Obituary: Lucille Bonsaint

by Dina Mendros August 7, 2023

SACO — Lucille Bonsaint, 98, of Saco, passed away early Wednesday morning on August 2, 2023 at The Inn at Atlantic Heights. She was born in Biddeford on April 7, 1925, a daughter of Leonide and Cesarine (Nadeau) Lefebvre. She graduated from St. Andre’s High School, class of 1942. Lucille’s caring and generous nature lead […]

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From Augusta: Passing a strong, bipartisan budget

by Donna Bailey State Senator August 7, 2023

Last month, I shared with you all that the Maine Senate enacted a responsible budget that makes transformational investments in child care, housing and food security, and I also provided an overview of some of these investments. From child care to Paid Family and Medical Leave, these budget initiatives will transform the lives of working […]