Comedy Friday 1/10 & Saturday 1/11 Preacher Lawson: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $34.63-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 1/11 “LOLS, an Evening of Local Comedy”: 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com Monday 1/13 “Served Up, the Industry Talent Showdown”: […]
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Posted inForecaster Sports, Girls Basketball, South Portland Sentry, Varsity Maine
South Portland girls struggle, lose to Windham
Red Riots’ win streak ends at five as Eagles eke out a 35-33 victory.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Locker Project celebrates ‘bittersweet’ milestones
The South Portland-based nonprofit partners with over 40 schools in Greater Portland in addition to grocers, food pantries and other organizations to supply children and families in need with nutritious food.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: The wondrous world of libraries, hearts of our communities
Ah, the fresh, clean start to a brand new year. So much promise, so much potential. I am setting aside the “traditional” resolutions this year and focusing instead on this idea: What is out there already that I want to pay attention to and be a part of? First on my list: Libraries. Man, I […]
Posted inBoys Basketball, Forecaster Sports, South Portland Sentry, Varsity Maine
Cape boys build big lead, hold off Waynflete
Capers place four players in double figures en route to a 72-61 victory.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Portland Water District rates increase slightly in 2025
Portland Water District customers will see a nearly 6% increase in their bills this year. Trustees for the district, which supplies water to Falmouth, Raymond, Scarborough, South Portland, Standish and Windham, and water and wastewater services to Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Gorham, Portland and Westbrook, approved a $63.8 million operating budget for 2025. The amount reflects […]
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Falmouth nonprofit aims to empower emerging musicians
Equal Measure Arts will provide scholarships to emerging artists to access, learn and record music at Monaco Studios in Falmouth.
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Impact of Welch fund continues to improve Greater Portland community
The fund, run through the Maine Community Foundation, distributed over $222,000 in grants for a wide range of community-focused projects in 2024.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Portland: Winter sports season in full swing
Snow might be lacking, but encouraging results are not.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Girls Basketball, Varsity Maine
Gorham girls extend Cheverus’ slump
Rams never trail en route to a 62-46 victory, earn measure of revenge from last year’s state final loss.