Geeks find an obsessive interest that most others don’t share and pursue it intelligently. That’s why they’re having so much success at these Games.
August 2024
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South Portland to rename municipal services building in honor of Russ Lunt
“I think it is a unique circumstance that we may never see again,” Mayor Misha Pride said. “There is just no replacing or succeeding a Russ Lunt.”
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Farmers honor ‘Peanuts’ creator Charles M. Schulz with corn mazes across U.S. and Canada
More than 80 farms in the U.S. and Canada have created ‘Peanuts’-themed mazes to celebrate the beloved comic strip’s 75th birthday.
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No plans to rebuild South Portland’s historic fishing shacks
To account for sea level rise and flood zone risk, the construction would be costly.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Crew of Titan sub knew they were going to die before implosion, according to lawsuit
According to the lawsuit, the Titan ‘dropped weights’ about 90 minutes into its dive, indicating the team had aborted or attempted to abort the dive.
Posted inMaine, News
Winslow council holds closed-door meeting after councilor sought protective order against town manager
The public was not allowed in the meeting room once councilors voted to move into executive session, but voices and shouting within the room could be heard from outside.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Maine, Politics
Buttigieg tours Portland marine terminal, Roux Institute site on second day in Maine
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who was on the short list to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, is completing a national tour to highlight infrastructure investments.
Posted inSports
Here’s how to watch Portland Little League in the New England championship tonight
The Maine state champion will play Salem, New Hampshire, for a berth in the Little League World Series on ESPN.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Four Midcoast newspapers to merge into one publication
Reade Brower, who previously owned the Portland Press Herald and several other daily and weekly newspapers in Maine, is combining the 4 papers he didn’t sell into a single entity.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook hires consultant to gather pool opinions
The city is looking for public input on whether to build a swimming pool, a splash pad, or to not pursue the project at all.