Craft swap Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., is hosting a craft swap from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the historic wing. A social media post says to “bring in your gently-used craft supplies to swap with treasures of others.” “Let’s reduce waste, share the creativity, and connect with fellow makers,” the library Friends’ […]
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We Love to Eat
Free community meal – Saturday, April 19, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken stir fry, salad and desserts. Kids menu available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, April 23, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage is provided by Trinity Lutheran […]
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Gorham Notes: High school parking shrinks
Tighter high school parking expected Gorham High School Principal Brian Jandreau said in a recent letter to the school community that he is working with education and town officials about parking plans for next year. The high school has 240 numbered spaces with 117 of those reserved for staff. The number of spaces is shrinking, […]
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Lawmakers look to ban legacy admissions in Maine, but some colleges are pushing back
The bill would prevent public and private colleges and universities in Maine from considering whether an applicant’s parents went to or donated to the school in the admissions process.
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Gov. Janet Mills blasts President Donald Trump on national TV
The Maine governor went on MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ to talk about the state’s legal battles with the Trump administration.
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Windham church hosts mystery dinner theater to raise funds for nonprofits
Faith Lutheran Church in Windham hosted a mystery dinner theater performance on Saturday, April 12, with two showings benefitting local charities. Beth Wynn Shirk, a lay minister at the church, said previous shows were performed in the more traditional murder mystery format. The murder element was removed this time around due to concerns that it […]
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A note to readers on print edition changes
Here are updates to some of the significant changes to our newspapers over the past two weeks and the efforts we’re making to respond to feedback.
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Government needs to honor commitments to Portland seniors | Letter
As residents of 75 State Street, a historical home for senior citizens in Portland, we — along with 36 other members of its social concerns group — express our grave concern about the imminent threat the government is posing to the well-established and overwhelmingly popular safety net: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Many residents of […]
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Maine men’s hockey slides in final poll of season
A loss in the first round of the NCAA tournament dropped Maine a few spots, but not out of the top 10.
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Rep. Libby’s behavior was dangerous | Letter
I have read several letters to the editor defending Rep. Laurel Libby’s bringing the issue of trans youth in sports to public attention. I want to remind your readers that the method of her bringing this issue to our attention was dangerous to a local trans youth. Rep Libby doxxed this person (publishing personal information […]