We continue our look at some of the well-known residents of Thornton Heights about a century ago. We’ve talked about the Johnson farm at 628 Main St., where Carignan Avenue intersects today. John H. Johnson’s next-door neighbor was Fred J. Lund. Let’s take a look at Lund and the long-running dairy that he founded and […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough council passes long-debated wetland setbacks
The 5-2 vote caps off an 18-month effort to draft and enact the ordinance and two months of public debate among residents, developers and councilors.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, South Portland Sentry
South Portland petitions Maine DEP to take action on unused oil tanks
A majority of South Portland City Council members are urging the Maine DEP to either require air emission modeling or seek the voluntary decommission of the city’s unused, aging oil tanks.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Land Trust seeks volunteers
The Scarborough Land Trust’s Scarborough Marsh Committee is recruiting new members to help protect Scarborough Marsh and ensure it survives in the face of development, climate change and contaminated runoff. Covering an area of approximately 3,200 acres, Scarborough Marsh is the largest salt marsh in Maine and one of Scarborough’s natural treasures. The land trust […]
Posted inMaine, Scarborough Leader
Upcoming ‘Fuel Rally’ in Scarborough aims to help heat homes of neighbors in need
This year’s Keep Our Neighbors Warm Fuel Rally will take place at the Scarborough Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. The nonprofit Project GRACE puts on the fundraiser annually to raise money to supplement the cost of heat for families in need. “Our goal is to raise $25,000 to put […]
Posted inSchools and Education, South Portland Sentry
South Portland student raising nearly $50,000 for study abroad scholarship
What started as a fundraiser with a $3,500 goal was recently challenged by a $20,000 matching grant, meaning the fundraiser could potentially benefit South Portland students looking to study abroad for years to come.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Voters approve bond for Biddeford Regional Center of Technology
Despite a light turnout, an overwhelming majority of voters who showed up approved a bond for the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology at the Jan. 21 municipal election. The sole item on the ballot, the $491,500 bond referendum, received 289 yes votes to 50 no votes. According to the referendum question, the funds will be […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
People and Business: Jan. 29
Hires, promotions, appointments Gary Bergeron, a financial adviser and corporate retirement director at Morgan Stanley in Portland, has been promoted to managing director. He has been with the firm since 2009. Catherine Cleale, a financial adviser and certified financial planner, was promoted to associate vice president. Kaila McCracken was promoted to vice president of business […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Jan. 31-Feb. 7
Bulletin Board Saturday 2/1 Kids Winter Ball to benefit ARRE Foundation: 3 p.m., Falmouth Congregational Church UCC, 267 Falmouth Road. Ideal for preschool and elementary children and families. $10 per person, $35 per family. bit.ly/3Wxdg2g Friday 2/7 207 Scavenger Hunt: Visiting businesses around Portland for scavenger hunt, discounts and activities. Registration required. portlandmaine.com Love Market: […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Jan. 31-Feb. 7
Comedy Friday 1/31 & Saturday 2/1 Will Burkart: 7 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 2/6 Free Showcase Thursday: 7 p.m., followed by open mic, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Ongoing “Comics Against Humanity”: Audience plays trivia with stand-up […]