White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection, announced the appointment of Executive Chef Mary Dumont. Known for her impressive career spanning some of the nation’s most renowned kitchens, Chef Dumont brings a wealth of experience and visionary approach to the beloved White Barn Inn Restaurant and its casual counterpart, Little Barn. Dumont was raised in a […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Letter: A heartfelt thank you to Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association
We at Dunstan Smokehouse Co. (Scarborough) would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association for going above and beyond their stated mission to support my small business, during our early days of development in 2023-24. While their primary focus is on sustainable fisheries and preserving Maine’s fishing heritage, their efforts […]
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Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
Letters of Love sent to seniors this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day and throughout the winter season, Coastal Care Solutions invites the public to take part in “Letters of Love,” an annual community project that honors the memory of the late Ruth M. Snider – a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. The premise is simple: Write a cheerful and uplifting letter or card. […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
South Portland poised to adopt gas-powered leaf blower ban
If given final approval, handheld gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited by April 2026 and gas-powered backpack leaf blowers will be phased out by 2028.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Adopt a hydrant to aid Cape Elizabeth’s Fire Department
After every snowstorm, Cape Elizabeth firefighters take to the streets to shovel out the town’s roughly 200 fire hydrants. Community members can pitch in to help the Fire Department in this often lengthy task. The Adopt-A-Hydrant program encourages residents to adopt a fire hydrant near their home by clearing snow and ice, creating a pathway […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust seeks public comment for renewing national accreditation
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is applying for renewal of its national accreditation. CELT first achieved accreditation in 2015 through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the national Land Trust Alliance. That accreditation was renewed in 2020. The accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet the highest national quality standards for […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough council wants to increase residents’ access to town beaches, potentially free of charge
The council gave preliminary approval to changes to beach fees and policies at its meeting on Feb. 5 but indicated they’d like to do more to increase residents’ ability to access town-operated beaches – potentially for free.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
South Portland writer, Scarborough artist collaborate on series of children’s books
Joe Welsch, owner of a child care in South Portland, and artist Anita Smith of Scarborough plan to create a series of children’s books.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Letter: South Portland leaders are out of touch
It’s so nice living in a city where our leaders aren’t the least bit concerned about reducing spending, cutting taxes, or generating revenue, but instead, gas leaf blowers! Misha Pride told us how dangerous handheld blowers are, holding a gas engine in your hand and emissions blowing at you. Thanks for looking out for me […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Celebrating the life of Beryl Warner Williams
Happy midwinter everyone! Finally, we have been getting some decent snow. I am a fan of snow. I love it. I love the soft light of sun through snow and the sense of snuggling in. And is there anything better than a good old-fashioned snow day? For my money, there is literally nothing greater than […]