The marquee signs from 5 of the city’s former gay bars line the walls of this West End establishment and quietly tell the story of what Portland’s queer community has been through.
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Posted inMaine, Scarborough Leader
The Downs pivoting toward ‘the meat’ of the Scarborough downtown development
Developers plan for the town center portion of the development to evolve into a gathering space and destination for the community, with a central green surrounded by shops, restaurants, breweries and other amenities.
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Posted inCops & Courts, News
Mechanic Falls man charged with arson after Pleasant Street blaze
Daniel Field, 30, lived in the home owned by his father, officials said.
Posted inTimes Record
Living in the shades of gray at Midcoast Humane
Like many people attracted to animal welfare as a career, I am, by nature, a helper and a problem solver. I have seen that the myriad problems that face pets and pet owners are complex and often a facet of larger issues in people’s lives, but I still want to do as much as I […]
Posted inTimes Record
Sow and grow nutrient-dense food indoors
Imagine walking into your kitchen on an early spring morning when the snow still threatens to delay blooming plants outside. You can harvest a handful of fresh, vibrant greens on your counter for your breakfast smoothie and smile. No plastic packaging to throw away, no transportation emissions, no questions about agricultural practices — just pure, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Maine
Gorham councilor opposes turnpike connector; the issue is headed to Augusta
Gorham Town Council still officially supports the toll road connector. A state Transportation Committee public hearing discussing the future of the connector will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Augusta and streamed online.
Posted inMaine, Scarborough Leader
Scarborough council attempts to settle light industrial district dispute
Residents in the Two Rod Road area have taken issue with industrial uses in their neighborhood, including noise complaints and expressing concerns about heightened traffic and 24/7 operating hours.
Posted inTimes Record
The capture of the British ship Picaroon at Cundy’s Harbor
As the final days of the American Revolution were nearing, British pirates — known as privateers — were still harassing Coastal Maine waters. But one local group of Harpswell men were determined to stop one of the most menacing of these privateers in Casco Bay and take his ship as a prize. Ever since 1775, […]
Posted inMaine, South Portland Sentry
South Portland firefighters will ‘Check for Charity’ this weekend
The eighth annual Checking for Charity hockey fundraiser, put on by South Portland firefighters, will take place on Sunday, March 30.
Posted inHealth, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
InterMed wants patients to be kinder. We need more from doctors, too.
If medical offices provided more help navigating our health care system, they might see fewer frustrated patients.