Forum: Free downtown parking garage opening soon

In response to the forum piece “Save downtown Westbrook’s free public parking lots” submitted by Andrew Broaddus on Aug. 10 and similar letters submitted by various residents, I am writing to help address some concerns. As we approach the completion of the new downtown parking garage, which will be opening soon, the city had designated […]

Big leagues at Bayside

Bayside Bowl in Portland is hosting national PBA league championships this week.

Through My Lens: Let’s make wonders of fall accessible to all

A day before the start of autumn, I pulled into the parking lot of Udder Heaven near Bar Harbor to get my favorite ice cream – a scoop of Moose Tracks and a scoop of coffee together in a cone. I was sad to discover, however, that the shop had closed for the season. Disappointed […]

Through My Lens: Farming is a path to inclusion for immigrants

Encouraging the active participation of Maine’s minority communities in both urban and rural farming and gardening endeavors can serve as a powerful tool to help them overcome cultural and economic barriers. A significant portion of Maine’s immigrant population arrived with deep-rooted agricultural expertise, shaped by generations of traditional farming practices. However, their migration to Maine […]

New year, new school

The new South Portland Middle School opens its doors to students.

Forum: Westbrook’s local Warren charities are community treasures

Following my July 27 opinion column, “They paved paradise – and put up a parking lot,” about Westbrook City Hall’s apparent lack of community engagement these days, and after a citizen-led community meeting two weeks ago with over 100 concerned taxpayers about the city’s plan to develop the remaining downtown parking lots without citizen input, […]

Forum: Gorham school budget hikes unsustainable, superintendent’s actions improper

As a former town councilor in Gorham, I’ve had the distinct privilege of delving deep into the intricacies of our school budget process. Our shared aim is always the welfare of our children, providing them with unparalleled education while keeping our financial responsibility in check. However, I find it pressing to address two significant issues […]

A fine day for fine crafts

Through My Lens: Don’t feel so bad about mispronouncing my name

When Mainers struggle to pronounce my name correctly, some might assume I’m annoyed by it. The truth is, I’m not annoyed at all. If anything, I occasionally find amusement in how people react when they accidentally mispronounce my name. In those moments, I try to put on a smile to reassure them that it’s perfectly […]

Photos: Blueberry Fest draws record crowd

The Aug. 12 event featured all things blueberry, along with demonstrations, crafts and activities.