Is making money the only thing that matters?
August 2024
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: New bar for Biddeford; Sapporo moving to Falmouth
Also, Tiki bar Three Dots and a Dash to make a pop-up appearance at Crown Jewel; the Maine Aquaculture Association creates staff position to combat misinformation; and more local food news.
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Posted inLetters
Letter: Will support of Israel manipulate U.S. into another war?
I sometimes wonder if doing away with dual citizenship might loosen the stranglehold Israel has on U.S. foreign policy. It might, at least, reduce the number of campaign fundraising trips that so many members of Congress regularly take to Israel. I mean, we don’t see Congress making routine, Mecca-like pilgrimages to Maine or any other […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Through My Lens: Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech and inspirations
Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech was more than just a moment of political significance — it was a beacon of hope for many across the nation, particularly for immigrant families and young girls who see themselves reflected in her journey. As the daughter of immigrants – her mother hailing from India and her father from Jamaica […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Learning kits a testament to longtime Yarmouth educator’s life
The new Patty Kittredge Memorial Fund provides early learning kits for kids at Merrill Memorial Library.
Posted inOpinion
Clarence Page: Democrats are trying to offer voters a reflection of themselves, only better
As a fellow dad whose heart is not made of stone, I felt myself getting more than a little choked up at Gus Walz’s reaction to his dad’s speech.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Comedy Friday 8/30 & Saturday 8/31 Big Jay Oakerson: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $34.63. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Monday 9/2 “Hairy Situation”: Performed by Alok, 8 p.m., First Parish Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. $30 advance, $35 at door. space538.org Wednesday 9/4-Sunday 9/8 Portland Comedy Festival: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 3 and 7 […]
Posted inLetters
Letter: Questions to consider about proposed housing at Yard South
I live in Portland, so I am no NIMBY. Here are some questions to consider about the proposed housing at Yard South: • Why do developers look at open space and think “build”? Why would South Portland be better with thousands more people – all added in one small space – with thousands more cars, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: Aug. 29
Authors/Writing Sept. 3 Monty Orrick author talk: “The Crater Lake Murders,” 5 p.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail. naplespubliclibrarymaine.org Sept. 4 Mason Pratt author talk: “On the Knife Edge,” 6 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. windham.lib.me.us Film Aug. 29 “That Thing You Do” (1996): Rated PG, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Meetings: Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Wed. 9/4 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 9/5 7 p.m. Board of Education Town Hall