It was nice to see that wonderful picture of the now retired couple who spent years manning and taking care of Goat Island Lighthouse. It was always such a pleasure visiting them, by kayak or boat, as they always welcomed us and gladly showed us around. They will be greatly missed. Unfortunately, future visits won’t […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Forum: South Portland Comprehensive Plan Committee not acting in the interest of all residents
As a resident of South Portland’s coastline, I write on behalf of my neighbors and fellow community members – those whose homes and futures are directly impacted by the decisions being made in our city’s comprehensive plan meetings. This plan will shape our community for generations, yet recent discussions have exposed a stark imbalance – […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
A Window on the Past: Charles R. Dean and the Cloverdale Dairy
We continue our exploration down Main Street this week. Just beyond the old Lund’s Dairy on that southeast side of the street was Charles R. Dean at 700 Main St. His property was in the vicinity of where you’d find the Best Western Merry Manor Inn and the now-vacant, former Merry Manor/Governor’s restaurant today. Charles […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Meetings: Feb. 14-21
Fri. 2/14 8 a.m. Long-Range Planning Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/18 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 2/19 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Wed. 2/19 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 2/20 5 p.m. Communications Committee Zoom Thu. 2/20 6 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom, Town Hall
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Cape Elizabeth and South Portland Meetings: Feb. 14-21
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 2/18 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 2/20 6 p.m. F.W. Park Committee Community Center Thu. 2/20 7 p.m. Energy Committee Town Hall South Portland Tue. 2/18 6:30 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 2/19 7:30 a.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee Planning/Dev. Wed. 2/19 4 p.m. Economic Development Planning/Dev. Wed. 2/19 5:30 […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
In the Know: Public outdoor skating ponds fun for all ages
Experience the joys of winter in Scarborough with an array of outdoor recreation spaces. With these sustained cold temperatures, head to our municipal skate pond for a fun activity for the family. For over three decades, Scarborough’s Community Services department has maintained an outdoor skating rink for the public to enjoy during opportune winter conditions […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Business – Kennebunk Savings employees volunteer over 11,000 hours
Kennebunk Savings, according to a news release, has a powerful culture of volunteerism, and its 330 employees are celebrating a grand total of 11,078 hours volunteered in 2024. “It always takes a few weeks to get it all tallied up because we all do so much,” said Rachel Peter, the bank’s volunteer coordinator, in an […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Letter: Support all students
Two individuals attended the Feb. RSU 21 School Board meeting to spread inaccurate and harmful information. These men were there to share personal opinions that are unfounded and not supported by professional medical associations, psychiatric societies, or educational institutions. They are, sadly, invested in speaking poor quality, harmful information, and stories that are divisive and […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Letter: Let propaganda and fear fall on deaf ears
In recent statements to the RSU 21 School Board, Tom Moyer (Kennebunk) and Rodney Sparkowich (Arundel) wished to create the illusion that they were saviors of girls’ sports. This is a façade. Instead, their tired and false gender-based declarations showed ignorance and hate. By using unrelated, selective information, they hoped only to persuade the uninformed […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Printmaker’s etchings featured at Kennebunk Free Library
Speers Gallery at Kennebunk Free Library will present “A Career in Prints,” by Brian D. Cohen. in March. The exhibit runs March 1-31, with an opening reception scheduled for 3 to 5p.m. on Saturday, March 1. The public is welcome. According to a library news release, Cohen’s exhibit will feature a series of etchings spanning […]