Central Maine Power is owned by Avangrid, a subsidiary of the Spanish multinational Iberdrola. If you google search the terms “Iberdola large shareholders,” the first result will be page titled “Iberdrola Significant Shareholders” on the Iberdrola website. Scroll down a bit and you will see listed the three largest shareholders of Iberdrola: Qatar Investment Authority, […]
2023
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Beware November’s Question 1 on Maine ballot
This fall’s election will challenge us with the many referendum questions, some quite confusing. Some clarification ahead might be helpful, especially regarding Question 1, “No Blank Checks,” and Question 3, regarding Pine Tree Power. Question 3 asks if Maine citizens want to replace Central Maine Power and Versant Power with our own nonprofit Maine-based utility. […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: College of the Atlantic sculpture leaves a bad taste
‘Road Line’ will be covered most of the year, and the amount spent on it – however much it was – should have gone toward more-worthy causes.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Whatever our frustrations, we must keep NOAA strong
The federal agency has attracted the ire of many Mainers in recent times. That doesn’t mean we should turn our backs on its critical work.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Petite Jacqueline to be sold; new ice cream shop open in Yarmouth
Also, When Pigs Fly opening a Portland shop this fall, Bread & Friends adds dinner service, and Maine Lobster Week returns for a third year.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Annual meeting on tap for Kennebunk Free Library Association
The Kennebunk Free Library Association, pursuant to association bylaws, gave public notice that the annual meeting of the association will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. in person. Kennebunk Free Library Board of Trustees’ meetings are typically held on the last Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. over Zoom or […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – Albert E. Thurrell, longtime druggist in Ferry Village
We’ve looked at the W.W. Rich & Sons store on the southeast corner of Sawyer and High streets. Let’s take a look at the drug store that was once in operation on the northeast corner of Sawyer and High streets – at 114 Sawyer St. The building is now used as an apartment building, but […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Better band plan is needed To the editor, In July, the RSU 21 school board supported a policy presented by the principals moving fifth-grade band to recess (at Sea Road School), or morning meeting (at Mildred L. Day/Kennebunkport Consolidated School). The superintendent stated, “We are not cutting band,” in that meeting, and repeated, “We are […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Sept. 8-15
Books/Authors Wednesday 9/13 Stephanie Cotsirilos author talk: “My Xanthi,” Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland, in bad weather. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library. portlandlibrary.com Books a la […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Judith “Judy” Ann Roy
RAYMOND – Judith “Judy” Ann Roy, 73, of Raymond, passed away on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 at the Androscoggin Hospice House …
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