Here we go! The campaigns are all in full sail for this November’s elections. We are seeing and will see hundreds of ads with promises to solve all our issues if we just vote for them. I would like to ask my fellow voters of all parties to complete a couple of important steps before […]
August 2024
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Aug. 23-30
Bulletin Board Saturday 8/24 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 5K: Benefits South Portland Food Cupboard, 8:30 a.m. kids fun run, 9 a.m. 5K, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. $30 advance, $35 day-of. tinyurl.com/bdz5ksy8 Portland School of Ballet open house: 10 a.m. to noon, 517 Forest Ave., Portland. portlandballet.org/psb “Star Party”: With Southern […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 22
Parade brings smiles The annual parade for the combined Buxton Day Community Day and Dorcas Fest Aug. 17 attracted a large throng that lined Route 112. Town Clerk John Myers, parade organizer, said the parade brings the community together for an upbeat event. “It is wonderful to see all the smiling faces both young and […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Young Mainers are taking action this election cycle
After almost a decade of frustration, young people have candidates who will truly fight for our interests – and we’re showing up to secure their victory.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Maiz closing Brunswick location, The Alna Store gets new chef
Food & Wine rounds up ‘standout’ Maine lobster rolls (with an outlier), Yardie Ting moves downstairs and other food news.
Posted inLetters
Letter: An inspirational juggling act
I have planned, many times, on writing a comment to the editor about something I read, only to read, a few days later, that someone else had written my thoughts eloquently for me. The Aug. 17 Press Herald column by Raymond Diamond (“Ma’am, are you going to call the police on me for juggling?”) should […]
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Opinion: Behold the Trump crack-up
The former president is cracking because the attention and positive energy generated by Harris and Walz are threatening his ego.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Public servant Golden still has right to voting privacy
Rep. Golden is a citizen of the United States and has the right to cast his confidential vote just as all of us do.
Posted inKennebunk Post
From Augusta: Taking care of community through health centers, donations
On Aug. 2, the White House signed a Proclamation on National Health Center Week 2024. This was mirrored by Gov. Janet Mills’ own proclamation declaring the week of Aug. 4 through Aug. 10 as Community Health Center Week in Maine. National Health Center Week is sponsored by the National Association of Community Health Centers, which […]
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People and Business: Aug. 21
Hires, promotions, appointments Craig Robinson was promoted to vice president, commercial services officer at Katahdin Trust, working at its Scarborough branch. He has worked at the bank for three years. Chris Keeler was hired as a regional sales executive at Taro Health, a health insurance provider serving individuals, families and small businesses. He previously worked […]
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