The 30-acre parcel, the majority of which is on Gorham’s side of the town line, will help protect wildlife and provide recreational opportunities, the land trust’s executive director said.
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Administration has Maine in its crosshairs and it’s illegal
Our beloved state is currently embroiled in a loud and fractious feud. I wish we weren’t, but we are. A disclaimer: If you have questions, or are genuinely engaged in sorting your way through this issue, I welcome your conversation and I promise to engage in it without rancor. If, however, you are inclined to […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Southern Maine people and business news: March 5
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Fortin-Trimble was promoted at Skowhegan Savings Bank to senior vice president, chief banking officer. He was hired in 2020 as vice president and director of marketing, and promoted to the bank’s senior management team as senior vice president and chief marketing officer in 2023. Marco Stigling was promoted to vice president […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Southern Maine Community Calendar: March 7-14
Bulletin Board Saturday 3/8 Freeport Chocolate Festival: Events and chocolate tasting at various locations in Freeport. $20. Contact: eventbrite.com International Women’s Day Ocean Dip: Hosted by Two Maine Mermaids, 10 a.m., Willard Beach, 95 Campus Center Drive, South Portland. Free. Registration required. Contact: twomainemermaids.com/womenswave International Women’s Day Fashion Show and Fundraiser Gala: 5-10 p.m., Italian […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Southern Maine Arts Calendar: March 7-14
Comedy Friday 3/7 “Gals and Pals”: 8 p.m., Newscapes Brewing, 163 Washington Ave., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. events.humanitix.com Friday 3/7 & Saturday 3/8 Leah Rudick: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $30-$35. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Saturday 3/8 Sam Morril: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to require insurance coverage for blood serum testing for PFAS
A Scarborough legislator introduced a bill to require private insurance carriers to cover the cost of blood serum testing for PFAS on March 4. Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced LD 582, “An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances,” which was the subject of a […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
County Report: Sheriff’s office deputies have AEDs at the ready
Patrolling rural York County can sometimes mean a deputy is the first on the scene when a medical event is taking place. Deputies are trained in CPR, first aid and some other medical procedures, and can help until EMS arrives. And now, for the first time, York County Sheriff’s Office deputies have another tool at […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Kennebunkport weighs future of houseboats
The Kennebunk River Commission is calling for the removal of houseboats from the river.
Posted inKennebunk Post
Local author’s children’s book hits the stage
The stage version of “Sammy in the Sky,” by Biddeford author Barbara Walsh, premiered in Monmouth this week.
Posted inKennebunk Post
Rafferty: ‘No matter what, we need to be there for every kid’
The RSU 21 School Board confirmed its support for transgender athletes at a meeting last week.