The Inflation Reduction Act brings big changes to Medicare plans starting January 2025. Knowledge is key. Ninety percent of Medicare beneficiaries with prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans will be affected. There is both good news and disruptive news. First, the good news: Starting in 2025, prescription medication costs will be capped at $2,000. […]
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News from and about South Portland from Mainely Media.
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Portland boys squeak past South Portland on overtime goal
Baptista Muanda plays the hero, lifts Bulldogs to 1-0 victory.
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Cape council expands senior tax relief program
The council added nearly $193,000 from the town’s unassigned fund balance to bring the program to $300,000 and adjusted the proportional relief given to each resident based on income.
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A Window on the Past: Harry Houdini’s trip to Portland in 1908
One of the greatest showmen on earth was Harry Houdini, who often performed in ports of call, including Portland in 1908. Born in 1874 in Budapest, Houdini’s birth name was Ehrich Weiss. He came to America with his family in 1876 and endured a challenging childhood, setting out at age 17 with his brother to […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 13-20
Bulletin Board Saturday 9/14 North Scarborough Grange Craft and Vendor Fair: Artisans, bake sale, white elephant table and lunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 74 County Road. 883-2705 Community Connections Fair: Mingling, making friends, connecting with volunteer services and more, 1-4 p.m., HopeGateWay, 515 Woodford St., Portland. Free. hopegateway.com Barn Dance: Drop-in square dance, 7-9 […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 13-20
Comedy Friday 9/13 Next Stop Comedy: 7 p.m., Root Wild Kombucha, 135 Washington Ave., Portland. $25. nextstopcomedy.com “All Killers”: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $12.88. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 9/14 Jake Johannsen: 9 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$34.63. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com New England’s Funniest Comedian Final Round: 8 p.m., […]
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Sentry Meetings: Sept. 13-20
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 9/17 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 9/19 6 p.m. F.W. Park Committee Community Center Thu. 9/19 7 p.m. Energy Committee Town Hall South Portland Mon. 9/16 6:30 p.m. Conservation Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Wed. 9/18 7:30 a.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee Planning/Dev. Wed. 9/18 4:30 p.m. Economic Development Planning/Dev. Wed. 9/18 5:30 […]
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Cape Elizabeth selects Fox as new town manager
Patrick Fox was formerly the city of Saco’s public works director since 2012.
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Mainewhile: How lucky Mainers are to host celebrities, two- and four-legged alike
Our state gets a lot of visitors. This is not news to anyone. After all, though we may think of ourselves as “the Pine Tree State,” our license plates proclaimed us “Vacationland” way back in 1936 – and it seems to have stuck. That’s fine. We are a gracious state, we roll out the pine […]
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Through My Lens: It takes real courage to have an honest conversation about immigration
Sometimes, it takes real courage to have an honest conversation about immigration, even if that means sitting down with people who are suspicious, unsure or convinced that immigrants are brought in by Democrats to bolster their voter base. This conversation requires us to confront deep-rooted misconceptions and challenge the narratives that have been fed to […]