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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Letter: Sen. Teresa Pierce values child care and education
Sen. Teresa Pierce has shown leadership, expertise, compassion and common sense in the Maine Legislature. She has advocated strongly for affordable housing, pre-K through higher education, and a strong economy with a sensible and bipartisan budget. Pierce served as chair in the House on the all-important Appropriations Committee, she has been a leader for years […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Letter: Amy Kuhn will continue to protect reproductive care
I have known Amy Kuhn for many years as a parent, lawyer, town councilor and state representative (House District 111). She brings openness, intelligence and conviction to her work. If you have met her or worked with her, as I have, that is immediately apparent. I am grateful for the work she has done for […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Letter: Ellie Sato has the experience to get to work in Augusta
This November, Gorham will elect a new state representative for District 109. I encourage you to join me in voting for Ellie Sato for state representative. Despite being several decades younger than her opponent, Ellie Sato is the more experienced candidate. Her experience working as a legislative aide in Augusta has uniquely prepared her for […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Letter: Reelect Tim Nangle to improve nurse-to-patient ratios
Two years ago, Tim Nangle was elected as my state senator, representing parts of Westbrook, as well as Casco, Frye Island, Raymond and Windham. One of the reasons I’m supporting him for reelection is his work to improve nurse-to-patient ratios in Maine hospitals. As a former RN, I can attest to the legitimate impact of […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Planning for the future of our high schools, near- and long-term
Portland Public Schools envisions a future where our high schools have fantastic facilities where we provide students with a rigorous academic, career and technical education high school experience. And with our high school buildings assessed in 2017 to have $40 million each in improvement needs – a price tag sure to climb higher due to […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Arts Calendar: Sept. 20-27
Comedy Friday 9/20 & Saturday 9/21 Irene Tu: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 9/22 Gavin Matts: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 9/26 “And That’s Why We Drink”: Live podcast, 7 p.m., Aura, 121 Center St., […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
People and Business: Sept. 18
Hires, promotions, appointments Frederick Dillon was promoted to director of the South Portland Water Resource Protection Department. He was previously the department’s stormwater program coordinator, and had worked five years as a project manager with FB Environmental Associates and 15 years in Falmouth’s Water Pollution Control Department. Kimberly Veilleux of South Portland has joined Legacy […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Arts Calendar: Sept. 19
Authors/Writing Sept. 24 Caroline Ailanthus author talk: “Bifurcation Events,” 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. baxterlibrary.org Film Sept. 19 “Romancing the Stone” (1984): Rated PG, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. windham.lib.me.us “June Zero” (2023): 2 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. graypubliclibrary.com Sept. 21 “Casper” (1995): Rated […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Portland Meetings: Sept. 18-25
Wed. 9/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 9/18 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 9/18 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Thu. 9/19 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 9/19 2 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom, Fish Pier Thu. 9/19 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Mon. 9/23 5 p.m. […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Community Calendar: Sept. 20-27
Bulletin Board Friday 9/20 & Saturday 9/21 FriendCon Board Games and Tabletop Convention: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Woodfords Club, 179 Woodfords St., Portland. $10 suggested donation, or donate a game. Under age 16 accompanied by adult. friendcon.me Through 9/22 The Harvest Village artisan fair: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. outside the Maine Mall, 364 […]
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