Pursuant to Nancy Chesley’s communication (“Affirmative action ruling a good thing for everyone,” July 19), we were stupefied to believe that someone in today’s society, with access to vast amounts of historical data, can possess such a loss of institutional memory. She makes two statements in support of her non-historical beliefs. One, “race-based affirmative action […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Smarter traffic lights signal good news for Route 1 drivers in Scarborough
Five upgraded traffic lights between the Scarborough Connecter and the municipal complex should result in shorter waits on red.
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Scarborough Community Services seeks votes to win WinterKids grant
Scarborough Community Services is seeking the community’s help in their bid for a grant. A grant from The WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund will be awarded to multiple Maine organizations in three categories – public schools, nonprofits, and parks and recreation departments. Community members will decide the winners with online voting. First place in each […]
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South Portland, GMRI schedule meet-ups on coastal flooding
South Portland is hosting a series of Coastal Meet-Ups in partnership with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to receive community input on coastal flooding and sites that should be prioritized for protection. The Aug. 1 meet-up will be a coastal cruise, departing from Portland Harbor at noon. Another meet-up on Aug. 7 will take […]
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Richmond Island off limits July 31-Aug. 11
Richmond Island off Cape Elizbeth will be closed to visitors from July 31 to Aug. 11 for island maintenance. Any members of the public who arrive at the island will be asked to leave. “Thank you for respecting the closure by not visiting during this time,” island caretakers said in a statement. For updates, visit […]
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Toxic algae blooms once again infect Hinckley Park ponds in South Portland
Park-goers are warned to keep themselves and their dogs away from the water at the South Portland park.
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Cape Elizabeth council wants to settle Town v. Lumbery out of court
The council orders the town attorney to come to an agreement with the Ocean House Road lumber and hardware business, which has consistently violated zoning ordinances with merchandise displays in its parking lot.
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Arts Calendar: July 21-28
Comedy Thursdays 7/20 & 7/27 New England’s Funniest Comedian qualifying rounds: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $12-$15. auramaine.com Friday 7/21 Don’t Tell Comedy secret show: 8 p.m., East Bayside, Portland. $25. 21-plus. donttellcomedy.com Tuesday 7/25 Improv Jam: 7-9 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $10 advance, $14 at door. thehillarts.me Comedy […]
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People and Business: July 19
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Fortin-Trimble was promoted to senior vice president, chief marketing officer at Skowhegan Savings. He joined in 2020 as vice president, director of marketing to lead strategy and execution, and was previously the digital marketing manager for Camden National Bank. Michelle Clements, public relations and communications manager at the Portland Water District, […]
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Community Calendar: July 21-28
Books/Authors Wednesday 7/26 Lisa Beecher author talk: “Living with Mr. Fahrenheit,” 6:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough. scarboroughlibrary.org Thursday 7/27 “Hole In The Head” poetry reading: 7 p.m., The Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St., Portland. Free, registration required. mainejewishmuseum.org Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ […]