FOOTBALL Coach: Paul St. Pierre (ninth year, 36-37 overall record, one state championship) 2023 record: (3-7, Lost, 42-7, to Wells in Class D state semifinals) Top returning players: Jacob Benjamin (Senior), Ben Bolduc (Senior), Daunte Mitchell (Senior), Teddy Peters (Senior), Jacob Sawyer (Senior), David Ulrickson (Senior), Caleb Antl (Junior) Pivotal games: Sept. 13 WELLS, Sept. 20 […]
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Deering Rams Fall Sports Preview
FOOTBALL Coach: Brendan Scully (second year) 2023 record: 4-5 (Lost, 30-22, to Westbrook in Class B South quarterfinals) Top returning players: Santino Cavallaro (Senior), DeShawn Lamour (Senior), Tavian Lauture (Senior), Cristiano Silva (Senior), Joey Foley (Junior), Elijah Stewart (Junior) Pivotal games: Sept. 6 @ Marshwood, Sept. 20 LEAVITT, Sept. 27 @ Massabesic, Oct. 5 @ […]
Chebeague Island considering new $6M fire/rescue building
The town likely would have to borrow money, which requires voter approval.
Free camp for disadvantaged children marks 50 years
An estimated 19,000 Maine kids have attended Camp Susan Curtis over the past five decades.
Yarmouth music center celebrates 20 years Sept. 7 with HenryFest
HenryFest will feature food trucks, craft workshops, lawn games, an instrument discovery tent and free massages and more. Tickets are $30 through Saturday, Aug. 31, and $35 the week-of.
People and Business: Aug. 28
Hires, promotions, appointments Accounting and advisory firm Baker Newman Noyes promoted multiple employees at its Portland office. Alexandra Brophy was promoted to senior marketing manager; Stacy Kirk, audit reports manager; and Jessica Rousseau, talent acquisition manager in the HR department. In the tax practice: Joseph Begin, Steven Powers, Remy Schneider and Connor Smart were promoted […]
Mainewhile: Fair season is the best season
OK everybody, here we are at my most favorite time of year – fair season. I mean, OK, it can be an exhausting day. You get hot and dusty, and sort of overwhelmed with sights, sounds, smells and crowds. But, oh, who am I kidding? All worth it, it’s the fair! The thing about the […]
Community Calendar: Aug. 30-Sept. 6
Bulletin Board Monday 9/2 Southern Maine Workers’ Center karaoke fundraiser: 6-10 p.m., SPACE, 538 Congress St., Portland. Entry by donation. space538.org Thursday 9/5 Teen Video Game Tournament: 3:30-6 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Free, first-come, first-served. Ages 12-19. portlandlibrary.com Friday 9/6 Red Cross blood drive: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jewish Community Alliance […]
Through My Lens: Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech and inspirations
Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech was more than just a moment of political significance — it was a beacon of hope for many across the nation, particularly for immigrant families and young girls who see themselves reflected in her journey. As the daughter of immigrants – her mother hailing from India and her father from Jamaica […]
Learning kits a testament to longtime Yarmouth educator’s life
The new Patty Kittredge Memorial Fund provides early learning kits for kids at Merrill Memorial Library.