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PublishedJune 29, 2022
Portland Edition School Notebook: June 29
New Portland school administrators named Four new assistant principals have been hired at Portland Public Schools. Alberto Morales and Sarah Obare will be assistant principals at Portland High School; Farausi Cherry will be assistant principal at Lyman Moore Middle School, and Tricia Shorr will be assistant principal/literacy coach at Longfellow Elementary School. In addition, Charlie […]
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PublishedJune 28, 2022
Letter: People, not weapons, are the problem
In reaction to a letter from L. White in Freeport about Abdi Iftin’s column (“Iftin should further explore solutions to gun violence,” June 23). White chides Iftin for “not going deeper to solve gun violence.” Iftin correctly believes that violence should be discussed in the family. The family is the place the prevention of violence […]
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PublishedJune 28, 2022
Mainewhile: Battle lines are being drawn and it’s time to fight back
One of the best things I have ever done in my adult life was to become a notary public. I know what you’re thinking, and yes, I do love the little stamp. But no, that’s not the reason why I love being a notary. It’s the weddings! Being a preacher’s daughter, I’ve seen a lot […]
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PublishedJune 28, 2022
Life Unwound: Out of the mouths of babes comes love and acceptance
I know some kids who know some things. I know kids who have not forgotten their in-born innocence, boys who play with dolls and girls who rule their own lives. I know a 9-year-old who played while her dad was at work. When dad came home, he high-fived her and said, “You were awesome today.” […]
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PublishedJune 27, 2022
Arts Calendar: June 30-July 9
Ragtime Fair Art “Coalesnsce” by Martha LaMarche: through July 27, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. gallery302.com. Film Ongoing Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre: 383 Portland Road, Bridgton. Check the drive-in’s Facebook page for weekly schedule. Magic Lantern movie theater: 9 Depot St., Bridgton. See magiclanternmovies.com/nowplaying for listings. Pride’s Corner Drive-In: 651 Bridgton Road (Route 302) […]
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PublishedJune 27, 2022
Arts Calendar: July 1-9
Raising a ruckus Exhibits/Galleries Art Hop: downtown Bath, featuring artists and performers, 4-7 p.m. third Friday of July and August. “Being Human”: Union of Maine Visual Artists Gallery, 516 Congress St., Portland. Variety of media created by several artists. Through July 30. “Contrasts”: Group Exhibit of Visual Art: Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., […]
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PublishedJune 27, 2022
Letter: South Portland road needs attention
I believe the pock-marked, gouged, potholed and scarred stretch of Cottage Road from the Cape Elizabeth line to Red’s is the unsafest and worst roadway in the city. It takes continued, cautious swerving to try to avoid all the hazards. Hopefully, the city will repave this in the near future. They did a fine job […]
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PublishedJune 24, 2022
Inside Standish: June 24
Local woman wins Patriots foundation award Catherine Ann Wilson, executive director of Stop Trafficking US, was one of 26 volunteers awarded 2022 Myra Kraft Community MVP award June 8. She received $10,000 for her Standish-based nonprofit and was honored at a luncheon at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, where Maine’s district attorney and legislators came […]
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PublishedJune 24, 2022
It Happened in Windham: The life and times of Lena Megquier
The Windham Historical Society has been chronicling the story of a young woman from South Windham named Lena Megquier for the past year and a half on social media. Through her diaries from 1898-1899, readers have come to learn about her day-to-day life as a housemaid in Portland’s prestigious West End at 330 Spring St. […]
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PublishedJune 24, 2022
Cooking at the Cove: A snappy but scrumptious summer dish
Trust me, this lemon/artichoke/bread crumb combo will make your taste buds sing. You can make this main dish with what you have readily available in your pantry and fridge. (Oh, you don’t usually have artichokes in the kitchen? Well, start now; they come in handy.) The frozen artichokes tastes and looks best, but if you […]
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