SOUTH PORTLAND — Amateur radio operators will celebrate International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend Aug. 18 and 19 by attempting to establish two-way communications with other lighthouses and lightships around the world from the Spring Point Ledge Light. The event to promote the preservation of lighthouses and lightships will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, […]
Southern Forecaster
South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Invasive seaweed fouls Scarborough beach, irks residents
SCARBOROUGH — The town is fighting an invasion of Asian red algae that covers parts of Pine Point Beach. Officials said the seaweed cannot be completely cleared because of a conservation easement covering one section of beach. Algae is cleared from the beach Tuesdays and Fridays, in the early mornings. But with two daily tides, the […]
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Mainers' interest in environment drives Sierra Club at 25
PORTLAND — In this “big political year,” Tony Donovan, head of the Sierra Club of Maine, said the organization will use its “respected and effective” voice to urge action on a broad array of environmental issues. The Sierra Club of Maine is celebrating its 25th anniversary and Donovan said now, more than ever, grassroots environmental advocacy […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Inside New Gloucester
Wheelchair tennis at Pineland Maine Adaptive provides year-round programs promoting adaptive sports and recreation for those with disabilities ages 4 and up who live in or visit Maine. All of the lessons and programs are free of charge for participants. Staff members and volunteers offer wheelchair and stand-up tennis drills and match play at Pineland […]
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New chamber director focuses on rebranding
WINDHAM — The new executive director of the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is looking to rebrand and refocus the chamber’s efforts to build and retain membership. “There’s a lot of rebranding right now,” said Lynn Mansfield, who took over from Aimee Senatore as director about a month ago. Mansfield, 47, lives in Freeport and […]
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Inside Bridgton
The season is rolling full speed ahead into August with lots of events planned. While some places are advertising back-to-school sales, there’s still a lot of summer left to enjoy in Bridgton. Day for the dogs Kicking off the initial weekend of the month is the first annual Dog Days of Bridgton celebration Saturday, Aug. […]
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The Universal Notebook: Where we belong
Last week, while cooking hundreds of hot dogs at the Yarmouth Clam Festival, it struck me that I no longer feel part of the Yarmouth community. Ever since we moved to Brunswick almost four years ago, people have been asking me if I miss Yarmouth, where we lived for 32 years. My standard answer has […]
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Inside Naples
Go ‘Into the Woods’ Lake Region Community Theatre presents “Into the Woods,” a mix of musical tales based on Brothers Grimm stories by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Aug. 3-11 at Lake Region High School. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon Sundays. Tickets, $16 for adults and […]
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Raymond board hears views on RSU 14 withdrawal
RAYMOND — Town voters are one step closer to deciding whether to formally initiate the school withdrawal process to leave RSU 14. The Raymond Selectboard held a public hearing Tuesday, July 31, to receive public input on the withdrawal referendum question, which voters will decide at an Aug. 14 special town meeting. “The way the whole […]
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Upstairs, downstairs at Standish’s old Tompson House
STANDISH — It’s in with the old and in with the new at an historic building in Standish, where the town’s historical society is sharing space with a new restaurant and bar. Two Black Dogs Country Pub, owned by husband and wife Bill and Leigh Haines, recently relocated from Fryeburg to the Old Tompson House at […]