Robert J. Hamel Sr., of Industry, Maine, left this world in a blaze of glory with his pockets full of firecrackers and popcorn on Dec. 30, 2022. He was born to James and Lorraine Hamel in Hampton, Virginia, on June 25, 1945, 100 years too late. Given his demeanor, he would of been the perfect […]
2023
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Maine Idea: GOP’s obstructionism turns on itself
Whatever the outcome of the Republican contest for U.S. House Speaker – as of this writing, it had cast four ballots without electing anyone – it’s clear that a reckoning with the GOP’s dysfunction can’t be postponed much longer. Kevin McCarthy had two months following the Nov. 8 election to line up enough votes to […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City – Climate Ready Casco Bay: Building resilience through nature-based solutions
In South Portland, we are connected to our coast economically, recreationally, and environmentally. As this beloved coast begins to face more severe weather events — and as a result is at risk of flooding, storm surge, and erosion — it is important that we build the resilience of our coastlines to withstand these risks. Luckily, […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – South Portland Public Library announces author visits
Local author James Harris will visit South Portland Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. He will discuss his debut book, “Tales from the Hayloft: A Maine Farm Memoir.” “Tales from the Hayloft” recounts stories ranging from flying bulls to tractor accidents, salty characters, puppy love, false reverends, stranded airplanes, and too many […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Genealogical group offers Zoom seminar
The Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society is offering a free online (Zoom) meeting on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be Roberta Ransley-Matteau of the Osher Map Library who will present “Getting By: The Immigrant Working Class on Main Street in Biddeford, 1880-1932.” The program is about immigrant […]
Posted inBusiness, Opinion
From the Business Desk: The 2023 un-forecast
In Maine and nationwide, 2022 was a year of unexpected economic change. What’s ahead for the state in 2023? It may be safer to say what’s not on the horizon.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Take a few simple steps to protect birds from our cats
My partner is a bird rescuer, who receives cat-caught birds on a regular basis. These birds don’t seem to be badly injured, so the kind people who rescue them figure they can be saved. Sadly, that often isn’t possible. It’s not well known that cat saliva carries many bacteria, and one, Pasteurella, is especially toxic […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Gov. Mills failing to step up as high energy costs hurt Mainers
In response to Kate Dempsey’s Dec. 29 column (“2023 brings new chances to invest in Maine’s climate resilience,” Page A5): We’re sick and tired of gimmicks to make us feel like the Mills administration cares about high electrical costs. We’re tired of filling out forms and groveling before Augusta bureaucrats to keep warm. Will another […]
Posted inBusiness, People on the Move
Andrew Lynch promoted to chief financial officer at Legacy Properties
PROMOTIONS Andrew Lynch has been promoted to chief financial officer at Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury property company with offices in Portland and five other Maine locations. Lynch joined the company as financial controller in 2018. Previously, he was employed in the Financial Risk Management Department for General Electric Capital Aviation Services. He […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
Canadian Celtic rock act Enter the Haggis set to play a pair of shows in Portland on March 9.
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