Back in the 1930s, a ship was pulled out of the water for repairs at the Cumberland Shipbuilding yard at the end of Broadway in South Portland. The shipyard, initially constructed during WWI, would later be replaced by the Todd-Bath Iron Shipbuilding yard during WWII, making that site relevant to world history in both the […]
August 2024
Posted inScarborough Leader
Council Corner: Investing in public safety and conservation this November
This November three capital requests may be on the local ballot: Body-worn and in-car cameras for the Police Department for about $1 million, a fire truck replacement for approximately $1 million and a request to replenish our land bond fund for $6 million. Under the Town Charter, it is the Town Council’s responsibility to put […]
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Opinion: Rep. Golden is a victim of media mischaracterization
I’m disappointed in recent coverage of the congressman’s positions.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Support term limits for the Supreme Court
President Biden’s intent to impose term limits on members of the Supreme Court is both fair and wise. The three branches of government are supposed to be equal, but only one of them gets to serve for life. The president has term limits. The Congress has to stand for election and reelection. But there are […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Read poems by Portland’s 2 new poet laureates
‘Love Letter to my ancestors,’ by Yashu Derisala and ‘STONECALL,’ by Signature MiMi.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Embrace community; embrace access to higher ed for all Mainers
My daughter’s journey with Saint Joseph’s College of Maine’s Integrated Studies Program has been nothing short of transformational.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Portland names its next poet laureate and introduces a new youth role
There will be an inauguration ceremony in September for Michelle ‘Signature MiMi’ Tarshus, the city’s eighth poet laureate, and Yashaswini (Yashu) Derisala, its first youth poet laureate.
Posted inKennebunk Post
Community News – Graves Library event honors Thomas Staley
Graves Library event honors Thomas Staley Vermont-based author, and Dartmouth professor, Peter Orner will visit Graves Memorial Library on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. Orner will take part in a tribute to Dr. Thomas Staley, who died in 2022. According to a press release, Staley, the director of the Harry Ransom Center in Austin, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Aug. 1
All about sea turtles Kids can attend a discussion about sea turtles, hosted by the Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Marine Mammals of Maine will present the program, teaching about sea turtle biology, ecology, conservation and the threats they face in Maine and around the world. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: Aug. 1
Authors/Writing Aug. 1 Cathie Pelletier author talk: “Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952,” 6:30 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. graypubliclibrary.com Aug. 7 Neesha Hudson illustrator talk: “The Best Flower Ever!” 1 p.m., New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road. newgloucesterlibrary.org Cody Mower author talk: “Stranger in my […]