Bulletin Board Saturday 3/15 “Hot Singles In Your Area” mix and mingle: 8 p.m., Novel Book Bar and Café, 643 Congress St., Portland. $5. Contact: novelmaine.com Tuesday 3/18 “Come As You Are, Community Resistance Event”: With readings from social activists, and resources from local organizations, 7 p.m., SPACE, 538 Congress St., Portland. $5. Contact: space538.org Thursday […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
Posted inScarborough Leader
From Augusta: Balancing power and states’ rights
In recent weeks, I’ve been hearing from folks in my district regarding their concerns about events and statements made at the federal level and their impact here in Maine. While I too am alarmed by the actions that our federal government has taken in the last few weeks, I’m comforted by the hard work being […]
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Things to Do: March 13
Thursday, March 13 Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. Free. FMI, [email protected]. Sea Glass Art – Fundraiser for 3 Dogs Rescue, 6 to 8 p.m., Sacred Profane, Sacred Profane, 50 Washington St., Biddeford. Crafting for a Cause Friday, March 14 […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Community News: March 13
Age Friendly Saco holds emergency preparedness sessions Age Friendly Saco is offering sessions to help older residents be ready for any emergency. These free sessions will be held at the Dyer Library on March 17 from 10 a.m. to noon, and March 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. Each session will feature a knowledgeable panel […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Safeguarding historical records should be above partisanship
Museums, libraries and archives – these are my happy places. True, I love a long walk in the great outdoors, but there is something about these hallowed spaces where history, questions and curiosity combine that just makes me fundamentally happy. Casually mention John Cotton Dana or Ennigaldi-Nanna (fun research tangent for you all) to me, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Southern Maine Arts Calendar: March 14-21
Comedy Friday 3/14 Comedy for a Cause with Chip Leighton: Benefits Cape Elizabeth High School Parents Association, 7 p.m., Cape Elizabeth High School, 345 Ocean House Road. $5-$15. Contact: givebutter.com/HSPAComedy Friday 3/14 & Saturday 3/15 Brendan Eyre: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Saturday 3/15 “Texas Take Out”: […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Saco could see new athletic complex
The complex would be located on Cascade Road and would include a dome building and a turf field.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford approves public art ordinance
The ordinance is intended to help Biddeford grow even more as an arts scene.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Restaurant Week brings flavors and fun to Biddeford, Kennebunks
Local restaurants will offer deals and promotions starting March 16.
Posted inKennebunk Post
RSU 21 letter addresses importance of federal funds
In a letter to the Maine congressional delegation, the school district urges lawmakers to protect federal funding for students in need.