Steven Kurutz’s lively, well-researched ‘American Flannel’ chronicles a small rebirth in the American clothing industry.
2025
Posted inLetters
Letter: Child abuse ruling is long past due
Almost 500 days ago, the Maine Supreme Court heard argument on the appeal of the Maine Catholic Diocese to the 2021 law that removed the statute of limitations for child abuse. Child sexual abuse claims should be treated like other latent injury claims like asbestos, Camp Lejeune, Agent Orange and fraudulent securities. The average age […]
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Clarence Page: MAGA takes on Elon Musk’s ‘tech bros’
Differing ideas on the use of immigrant labor has created a sudden schism in the Republican ranks.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
How Southworth Planetarium became the stage for a new play
The stars aligned for the planetarium’s dome to become the backdrop for four readings of ‘REDshift,’ by playwright Chalmers Hardenbergh.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
A Window on the Past: Lecture next Thursday – Defending Casco Bay during WWII
South Portland Historical Society will hold its next lecture on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Road. Matthew Christoforo, society board member and historian, will present “Defending Casco Bay during WWII.” The event is free for current members of the society; non-members may attend for $20. Christoforo’s […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: RSU 5 launches updated strategic planning process
“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” – Cheshire Cat, “Alice in Wonderland.” Seven years ago RSU 5 began community conversations about their hopes and dreams for the future of the district. These conversations resulted in the development of a strategic plan with articulated goals about climate and […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
People and Business: Jan. 8
Hires, promotions, appointments Stephanie Beck has been promoted to senior vice president of marketing and community development at University Credit Union. Jess Francis was promoted to HR and executive administrative manager and Abbey Ramsay to vice president of lending. Beth Beaudoin was hired at University Credit Union as mortgage origination manager. Patrick “Coney” Quinn was […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 10-17
Comedy Friday 1/10 & Saturday 1/11 Preacher Lawson: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $34.63-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 1/11 “LOLS, an Evening of Local Comedy”: 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com Monday 1/13 “Served Up, the Industry Talent Showdown”: […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 10-17
Bulletin Board Thursday 1/16 Winter sugar cookie decorating: 6:30 p.m., virtual via Zoom, hosted by Thomas Memorial Library. thomasmemoriallibrary.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. princememorial.org Bath ReStore: 1 Chandler Drive. 504-9340. habitat7rivers.org Bellows Supportive Screaming Group: 7 p.m., […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 8-15
Wed. 1/8 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. 1/8 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Rec Center Wed. 1/8 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 1/8 5:30 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 1/8 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Thu. 1/9 4 p.m. Nominating Committee Zoom Thu. 1/9 5 p.m. Parks Commission Rec Center Mon. […]