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  • Published
    July 5, 2022

    Letter: County commissioner-elect thanks constituents for support

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support of my public service. I’m honored to be your Democratic nominee for county commissioner with the opportunity to represent Buxton, Hollis, Saco and Old Orchard Beach again after serving as your senator. While I don’t have opposition in the fall, I will be […]

  • Published
    July 5, 2022

    Letter: Act now to address abortion access crisis

    We are in a crisis moment for abortion access. Nearly half of all women of reproductive age – over 36 million women and even more transgender and nonbinary people that could need an abortion – have lost access to safe, legal abortion in the United States. As a supporter of reproductive health care, I am […]

  • Published
    July 5, 2022

    Arts Calendar: July 7-16

    Classical performances Art “Coalesnsce” by Martha LaMarche: through July 27, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. gallery302.com. July 16 Art in the Park: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shorey Park, Bridgton, hosted by Gallery 302. Rain date July 15. gallery302.com/art-in-the-park. Film Ongoing Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre: 383 Portland Road, Bridgton. Check the drive-in’s Facebook page […]

  • Published
    July 4, 2022

    Arts Calendar: July 8-16

    In technicolor Exhibits/Galleries Alison Bramhall of Festive Fish: RE/MAX Shoreline Cafe, lower level at 88 Middle St., Portland, through August. Art Hop: downtown Bath, featuring artists and performers, 4-7 p.m. third Friday in July and August. “Being Human”: Union of Maine Visual Artists Gallery, 516 Congress St., Portland. Variety of media created by several artists. […]

  • Published
    July 4, 2022

    Community Calendar: July 8-16

    Books/Authors Summertime Snapshots: Merry Barn Writers’ Retreat, 417 River Road, Edgecomb, 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 20, Aug. 3 and 17. $10/session at the door. For writers and non-writers 18 and older, merrybarn.com. Saturday 7/9 Great Books Discussion: 10 a.m. to noon second Saturday, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road. Always looking for new members; email emma@topshamlibrary.org. […]

  • Published
    July 1, 2022

    Inside New Gloucester: July 1

    Students cap year off by improving preserve A walking tour of the Intervale Preserve on June 23 explored capstone projects undertaken by eighth grade students from the Fiddlehead School of Arts & Sciences, including new historic interpretive signs, a native edible plant garden and a sensory meditation walk. The trek was part of the Royal River Conservation […]

  • Published
    July 1, 2022

    Inside Bridgton: July 1

    Celebrate the Fourth with kids run, parade, fireworks Bridgton kicks off its Fourth of July celebrations early with a kids Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, July 3. Registration is from 3-4 p.m. at the former Memorial School on Depot Street, and the race starts at 4:30 p.m. at Stevens Brook Elementary School. The 46th annual 4 […]

  • Published
    July 1, 2022

    Cooking at the Cove: Food to share on July Fourth

    If you’re heading to a cookout this holiday weekend and need some ideas for foods to share, here are a couple. This quinoa bowl can be made ahead and stands on its own as a main dish but also goes equally well with grilled steak, pork, burgers, sausages or chicken, and can be enjoyed warm […]

  • Published
    June 30, 2022

    Northern & Southern Editions School Notebook: June 30

    Falmouth students tap sources of strength What can stand against the darkest downs of life, ebb the floodtides of despair and turn hope into health? In 1998, Mark Lomurray began harnessing the power of resiliency he’d seen as a young social worker in rural communities and among Northern Plains tribes. Today, his Sources of Strength […]

  • Published
    June 29, 2022

    People & Business: June 29

    Volunteers are key Recognition The United Way of Southern Maine honored two longtime volunteers at a recent board meeting. Todd Cesca, who has volunteered with United Way for at least two decades, including on the United Way of Greater Portland’s Education investment team, received The Elise Kittredge Award. The award recognizes volunteers who help effect […]