An updated COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be available to everyone ages 6 months and older as soon as next month.
August 2024
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Saco Ecology School signs for USDA food grant
The Ecology School recently received a grant to support their mission of meeting fresh food needs in the community.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: Aug. 22
Authors/Writing Aug. 27 Tim O’Brien author talk: “Maine Roadshow: A Roadside Tour of the State’s History, Culture, Food, Funk and Oddities,” 6 p.m., New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road. newgloucesterlibrary.org Film Aug. 22 “Driving Madeleine” (2022): 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. windham.lib.me.us “The Last Emperor” (1987): Rated PG-13, 2 p.m., […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
School Notebook: Aug. 21
Two seniors chosen as Student Leaders interns Two Deering High School seniors were selected for Bank of America’s Student Leaders summer internship, an eight-week paid program to help students connect with employment and develop their skills. Jael Mowa is working at Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine. She is the state policy director for […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Letter: Yard South will create problems, not solve housing affordability
Yard South will not solve the affordable housing problem in South Portland. Instead it will cater to folks who can afford million-dollar homes and raise taxes. New roads, schools, upgraded resources and future damage to our shoreline will increase taxes. The plan for the new owners to ride a bus or a bike is a […]
Posted inMaine, News
Portland-based recovery group creates safe space for LGBTQ+ community
Members say Portland is lucky to have such support systems, which can be hard to find in some parts of the state.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Aug. 22
Nomination papers deadline near City Clerk Angela Holmes reminds candidates that the deadline to file nomination papers for several seats is Sept. 6. Available openings on the Nov. 5 ballot are for mayor in a special election for one year to fill the unexpired term following the resignation of Michael Foley. Three-year terms available are […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Aug. 23-30
Comedy Friday 8/23 Michael Brigante: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Breaking Down the House”: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Kendall Farrell: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 8/24 Jay Chanoine: 7 and 9:30 p.m., […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Mainers deserve the truth about Rep. Golden and PACs
The line between corporate PAC money and trade group PAC money is blurry at best.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: Aug. 22
Shearman receives Boston Post Cane The Rev. Phil Shearman received the Boston Post Cane, honoring him as the oldest resident in Gorham, on Aug. 15. Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors and Assistant Town Clerk Kim Getchell presented Shearman, 98, with a replica gold-topped, ebony cane and a certificate in a ceremony in the Town Council Chambers […]