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PublishedJune 24, 2022
School Notebook: June 24
Readers Ride connects students and horses in Brunswick Students in Midcoast Literacy’s Read Together tutoring program got up in the saddle for the very first time when Midcoast Literacy held its first Readers Ride fundraiser June 4. The students also got to take home a free, horse-themed book of their choice and a horseshoe to […]
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PublishedJune 24, 2022
Inside Gray: June 24
Residents invited to help envision town’s future Gray will start the comprehensive plan process at an initial visioning session from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 27, with a focus on streets and public spaces. With improvements coming to some village streets, Gray has an opportunity to create design plans to make downtown walkable, more attractive and […]
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PublishedJune 23, 2022
Summer Guide: Recipes to add flavor to any gathering
Warm weather beckons people outdoors. Al fresco dining offers a chance to spend even more time outdoors, and many people will attest that no outdoor gathering is complete without the requisite grilled fare and complementary sides that are staples of spring and summer dining. Try these recipes for a light and healthy summer meal. Is […]
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PublishedJune 22, 2022
Community Calendar: July 1-9
Benefits We Walk with Haiti: Konbit Sante virtual 5K, to July 31, konbitsante.org. Books/Authors Summertime Snapshots: Merry Barn Writers’ Retreat, 417 River Road, Edgecomb, 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 6 and 20, Aug. 3 and 17. $10/session at the door. For writers and non-writers alike, 18 and older, merrybarn.com. Saturday 7/2 “Moon in Full” Book Signing with […]
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PublishedJune 22, 2022
School Notebook: June 22
South Portland school feels the love with new artwork The students at Skillin Elementary School can now enjoy a dynamic and colorful piece of artwork that was created just for their library. Local artist Rachel Gloria Adams installed a mural called “To Skillin, with Love” in the story area using her signature geometric style that […]
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PublishedJune 22, 2022
People & Business: June 22
Erin go Bragh Hires, promotions, appointments Alice Kabore, the multicultural and multilingual coordinator for the South Portland School Department, has joined the Board of Directors. Diane Donaldson, senior vice president with Bangor Savings Bank, has joined the 75 State Street Board of Trustees at Avesta Housing. Sarah McMahon has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust […]
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PublishedJune 21, 2022
Arts Calendar: June 23-July 2
Art Abstracts in Oils/Acrylics by Martha LaMarche: through July 20, 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 21, 2022
Sustainably Speaking: Being old in the time of global warming
I have a new friend. Her name is Susan and she lives in Reno, Nevada. We’ve only met once in person when we were serendipitously in Tuscon, Arizona, at the same time last spring. We are both old, both social workers with long careers and both heartbroken. “I didn’t think retirement would look like this, […]
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PublishedJune 21, 2022
Through My Lens: Biden needs to keep his promise to refugees
June 20 was World Refugee Day, but unlike the past few years, the number of displaced people surpassed 100 million this year, meaning 1 in 78 people on Earth has been forced to flee their homes. It’s a dramatic milestone that few could have expected a decade ago. President Joe Biden committed to resettling 125,000 […]
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PublishedJune 21, 2022
Mainewhile: No words to describe opposition to pride crosswalk
It’s the irony of it all, the massive, overwhelming, elephant in the room-sized irony of it all, that just baffles me. I am speaking, of course, about the furor and uproar surrounding the intended-to-be-joyous celebration of Pride Month. The voices of opposition say their concern over the pride crosswalk in Brunswick “isn’t homophobia,” it is […]
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