2023

Disclaimer: Spoilers ahead. Gaggles of pink-wearing moviegoers are flocking to see “Barbie,” lured by splashy marketing tactics. Once there, they find the main character ruminating on the nature of existence. During the pivotal soliloquy by Barbie (Margot Robbie), she laments, “I’m not smart enough to be interesting. I can’t do brain surgery. I’ve never flown […]

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Multilingual future should not overlook academic achievement

by Sam Rosenthal Special to the press herald August 4, 2023August 3, 2023

Portland Public Schools must shift resources and emphasis so that both immigrant and U.S.-born students master reading, writing and math skills.

Featured Property, Real Estate, Sponsored

New construction, modern farmhouse style condos on Pleasant Lake

by SPONSORED BY KLINE REALTY GROUP August 4, 2023August 4, 2023

$725,000 to $775,000 | 9 White Pine Lane, Casco | Open house on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon

Lakes Region Weekly

Inside Windham: Aug. 4

by Haley Pal August 4, 2023August 2, 2023

Donate to the Everlasting Gratitude The Everlasting Gratitude Wreath Program places an evergreen wreath with a red, white and blue bow on the graves of veterans in Windham’s cemeteries, like a hometown Wreaths Across America. The program was started in 2016 by Sebago Gardens and continues today under the leadership of American Legion Field Allen […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

We Love Fairs and Sales: Aug. 3

August 4, 2023August 1, 2023

Church yard sale – Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road (Route 22), Buxton. Books, games, houseware, furniture, jewelry, baked goods. Barbecue with hot dogs and homemade baked beans to go. Craft fair and lawn sale – Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tory Hill Meetinghouse, 1197 River Road, […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

We Love to Eat: Aug. 3

August 4, 2023August 1, 2023

Bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 5, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, casserole, biscuits, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under age 5. All-you-can-eat. Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 9, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social […]