After reading the March 6 Press Herald article “Freeport partners with MaineDOT to rework Route 1,” I applaud Freeport’s priorities of housing and transportation while seeking creative resources to offset costs and taxes. I have been disturbed to learn that Freeport has downtown parking that it may convert into a permanent skatepark, a project nearing […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Our Sustainable City: How to get involved with sustainability this spring
Do you care about sustainability and our collective future, but find yourself inundated with the sheer scale of the climate crisis? Are you unsure of exactly how to take action in response to intersecting global catastrophes? The Sustainability Department has several upcoming events and programs this spring to energize you. From reimagining your landscape to […]
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A Window on the Past: Sagadahoc Farms becomes the Port O’Maine Airport, part 2
We pick up where we left off last week with Harold Troxel. In January 1935, Harold Troxel and F. Gilbert Pond had just purchased Portland Flying Service, Inc. The company had previously been located at the Portland Airport in Scarborough, but moved its operation instead to the expanding Portland City Airport, soon to be known […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Deep Water: ‘Owed to Mud’ by Charles Brown
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
Craig Becker explores our dark side at the Maine Jewish Museum
‘Lorica: Masks of Eternity,’ at the Maine Jewish Museum, takes its name from a piece of Roman armor used to protect oneself.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Forecaster Meetings: March 27-April 3
Municipal meetings in Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth.
Posted inSports
PWHL: Toronto scores four goals in third period to top Boston Fleet
Daryl Watts scores two goals for Toronto in its 4-2 win.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
State police investigating South Portland death
City officers found a man dead inside a Mussey Street home during a wellness check Wednesday afternoon.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Maine Celtics stumble in second half in G League loss to Westchester
Maine’s regular season ends with a 122-113 loss after being outscored 62-39 in the second half.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Letters to the Editor: SAVE Act too burdensome
Our democracy works best when every eligible voter, regardless of background, can make their voice heard. But the extreme SAVE Act threatens that right by imposing unnecessary and burdensome proof-of-citizenship requirements, making it significantly harder for millions of Americans to register and vote. This bill would force every voter to present proof of citizenship, primarily […]