OLD ORCHARD BEACH Adult Education program offers classes this fall Old Orchard Beach & Saco Adult Education will offer the following classes this fall. Most classes will be offered online. • Beginner Authentic Jazz Dance Live, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Sept. 2 to Oct. 21, $96; • Outdoor Yoga for Every Body, 9 to 10 […]
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SOUTH PORTLAND Rotary, Maine Mall honor ‘community heroes’ The Portland Rotary Club and The Maine Mall have partnered to honor local heroes during the second annual “Flags for Community Heroes” display. At least 100 American flags will be displayed for two weeks at the Maine Mall beginning Sept. 11, a fitting day to acknowledge community […]
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BANGOR Change of command at Air Refueling Wing The outgoing commander of the 101st Air Refueling Wing, Col. Frank W. Roy, relinquished command to Col. Matthew A. Bourassa during a socially distanced change of command ceremony in early August. Brig. Gen. Steven Michaud, commander of the Maine Air National Guard, presided over the ceremony, which […]
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WELLS Library offering three online classes for kids and adults • Summer Story Time will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, offering children a time to engage in stories, songs, games, and dancing with their favorite librarians on Facebook. • A Crafty Kids live demonstration will to make a tote bag out of an old […]
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SOUTH PORTLAND Sarah Bailey named 2020 Maine History Teacher of the Year South Portland High School teacher Sarah Bailey has been named the 2020 Maine State History Teacher of the Year. The award is presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to K-12 American history education. Inaugurated […]
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Fatal shark attack shakes sense of security along Maine coast
Surfers, kayakers and vacationers are all reckoning with a shattered feeling of safety that follows Maine’s first fatal shark attack.
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PORTLAND The Portland Water District is seeking submissions for its 16th Images of Sebago Lake Calendar to be published this fall. The PWD is looking for shots that celebrate the natural beauty of Sebago Lake and the streams and rivers that flow into it such as the Crooked River. All photographers will receive a complimentary […]
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KENNEBUNK York County Audubon will present the online talk “Improving Your Bird Photography” at 7 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. Laurie Pocher, a member of our YCA Board and an amateur Nature & Wildlife Photographer, will offer some tips and suggestions to help overcome some of the challenges in photographing birds. She will discuss camera equipment […]
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SATURDAY Baked bean supper, served curbside or takeout only, featuring small white and kidney beans, American Chop Suey, hot dogs, rolls, cole slaw and homemade pie, 4:30 to 6 p.m. First Congregational Church, 141 North St., Kennebunkport. Adults $8, ages 12 and under $5. There will be limited seating outdoors weather permitting. Call 967-3076 to […]