Aaron Frey says deleting personal and genetic information is the best move while the company is in bankruptcy.
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Posted inMaine
Everything you need to know about your Maine town meeting
Town meetings can be daunting — but they’re the best opportunity for residents to make their voices heard at the municipal level.
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Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
From reporter Drew Johnson: A new chapter
I fell in love with newspapers at a young age. It started with the funnies section, followed by the sports section and onward to local and national news as I grew up. Early on, my parents would have to help me navigate the paper – I couldn’t seem to grasp why articles jumped to all […]
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Shenna Bellows announces campaign for Maine governor
Maine’s secretary of state is expected to be part of a crowded field of candidates in the 2026 race.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Maine’s property tax relief proposals need improvement
Expand assistance to include not just seniors but also low- and middle-income families and disabled residents, for starters.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Letter: Maine Turnpike Authority’s retreat is good news for Gorham
The Maine Turnpike Authority recently announced it is dropping its plans for a 5-mile, four-lane, elevated toll highway that would run from I-95 with multiple interchanges paving over local landowners who are opposed to MTA taking their land, including Smiling Hill Farm. The limited support for MTA’s plan was based on grossly exaggerated benefits and […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Southern Maine Community Calendar: March 28-April 4
Bulletin Board Thursday 4/3 “Bow Ties and Bean Boots”: Fundraiser for Teens to Trails, music, food and activities, 5:30-9 p.m., L.L.Bean headquarters, 15 Casco St., Freeport. $40-$75. Contact: teenstotrails.org Ongoing Adult chess drop-in: 3 p.m., Saturdays. Bring a chess board if you have one. Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. Contact: princememorial.org Bath ReStore: […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Southern Maine Arts Calendar: March 28-April 4
Comedy Through 3/29 Joe Pera: 7 p.m. Thursday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $35. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Sunday 3/30 Comedy for a Cause: Benefits Portland Firefighters Local 740, 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Jonathan Van Ness: 7 p.m., […]
Posted inNews
Southern Maine people and business news: March 26
Maine Community Foundation awarded $271,987 in grants to Greater Portland nonprofits, and 100-plus Women Who Care Southern Maine donated about $24,000 to the Independent Senior Network.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Dreaming of asparagus but the local season is still months off?
Take heart: These ideas deliciously revitalize winter’s root veggies and humans’ jaded appetites.