A day before the start of autumn, I pulled into the parking lot of Udder Heaven near Bar Harbor to get my favorite ice cream – a scoop of Moose Tracks and a scoop of coffee together in a cone. I was sad to discover, however, that the shop had closed for the season. Disappointed […]
2023
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Come October, remember that human life is sacred
As October dawns, the Catholic Church marks “Respect Life Month,” a time to reflect on the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. This isn’t merely a religious tenet, but a profound recognition of the inherent dignity of every human being. In an age of rapid technological advancement, it’s tempting to redefine life’s boundaries. […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Birthing center closures a cause for serious concern
York Hospital’s birthing unit closure, the most recent in Maine, will have a domino effect in the community.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Justin Costa, who is running for mayor of Portland, has always wanted to be a politician in Maine
The Oakdale resident and former school board and City Council member once worked for the Maine Democratic Party and has run for a number of public offices.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Let Mid-Week Music take over with Hendrix
Mid-Week Music continues Wednesday, Oct. 25, with Words & Music by James Marshall Hendrix. The monthly concert series is held at the Kennebunkport Historical Society’s Town House School at 135 North St. The show begins at 7 p.m. “Obviously he was a force of nature on guitar, but I always felt that his songwriting prowess […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Sept. 27-Oct. 4
Wed. 9/27 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 9/27 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Island Community Center Mon. 10/2 5 p.m. State of City Address Zoom, City Hall Mon. 10/2 5:30 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Tue. 10/3 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Interviews Zoom Wed. 10/ 4 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: Sept. 29-Oct. 6
Bath Mon. 10/2 1 p.m. Development Corporation City Hall Wed. 10/4 10 a.m. Housing Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 10/4 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Thu. 10/5 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Mon. 10/2 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 10/3 6:30 p.m. Marine Resource Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Sept. 29-Oct. 6
Cape Elizabeth Sat. 9/30 12:30 p.m. Human Library Committee T.M. Library Tue. 10/3 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Wed. 10/4 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Thu. 10/5 6:30 p.m. School Building Advisory Town Hall Thu. 10/5 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works Scarborough Wed. 10/4 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Municipal […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Sept. 28-Oct. 5
Chebeague Island Tue. 10/3 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 10/4 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Wed. 10/4 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 10/4 7 p.m. Lands/Conservation Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 10/3 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Thu. 9/28 8:45 a.m. Town Council Town Hall Mon. 10/2 […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Harry R. Fullerton
GORHAM – Harry R. Fullerton, 75, of Gorham, passed away on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.A celebration of Harry’s life will …