2024 – Page 2354 – The Portland Press Herald

Letter: It’s time to finally enact gun safety laws

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

It is encouraging that gun safety is on Maine’s radar in a serious way. I will, however, be disappointed if all we manage to achieve is a focus on mental health components instead of the lethal nature of guns. I do not oppose providing mental health services and crisis intervention centers; in Maine, we do […]

Do This, Food

Get half off appetizers and drinks on the cheap at Rí Rá’s happy hour

by Aimsel Ponti March 11, 2024March 7, 2024

The Irish pub in Portland offers discounts Sunday through Thursday.

Maine

Casco Bay island park honoring North Pole explorer closed for season due to storm damage

by Penelope Overton March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Back-to-back storms in January washed away the only pier at Eagle Island, where Adm. Robert Peary built a summer home.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Portland’s Abyssinian Meeting House inspires work from a renowned violinist

by Megan Gray March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Daniel Bernard Roumain performed his piece on site in Portland last week and will be back this spring for a series of events.

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Sen. Brenner welcomes young Scarborough track star to the Maine Senate

March 11, 2024

AUGUSTA – Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, welcomed, a student at Wentworth School in Scarborough, to the State House March 6. Parker was accompanied by his father Jeff Mateja and grandfather Phil Mateja. Parker received a legislative sentiment for his achievements in multiple track and cross country meets on the state, regional and national levels. “Parker is […]

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

From Augusta: Mainers deserve a fully functioning medication management system

by Stacy Brenner State Senator March 11, 2024

A key aspect to our state’s health care system that is routinely overlooked must be addressed: the fragmented landscape of medication management. Medication management is crucial for individuals who are living with serious and persistent mental health issues. It enables them to live successfully and integrate into their communities. If Maine is to provide top […]

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Lots of fun taking in place in Scarborough this spring

by Rebecca Richard March 10, 2024

Explore a range of exciting springtime activities in Scarborough, from egg hunts and bunny breakfasts to tea workshops and nature book clubs for kids.