Much of the most important work in the Maine Legislature happens in our committees. I am fortunate to serve on two: the Housing and Economic Development Committee and Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee. In this column, I want to talk about my work on the latter. In Veterans and Legal Affairs, we tackle a wide […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
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A Window on the Past: An early market gardener in Thornton Heights – John H. Johnson
In earlier times, especially prior to the opening of the Million Dollar Bridge in 1916, South Portland was very much an agricultural community. Dairy farms and market gardens (gardens and greenhouses used to grow produce for wholesale and retail sales) dotted the landscape across the city. One longtime farmer in Thornton Heights was John H. […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Mahoney at center of South Portland City Council goals
The council expects to adopt the same goals it had last year, with the addition of effectively reusing the former Mahoney Middle School building.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Public Library celebrates 125 years of history
Programs on Jan. 25 and Jan. 30 will cover the library’s past, present and future.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Community News: Jan. 23
TA Middle School presents ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ Thornton Academy Middle School is turning into Wonderland this month as the TAMS Drama Club presents “Alice in Wonderland Jr.”, featuring a cast and crew of more than 60 students from grades six through eight. The play, based on the 1865 children’s novel, follows Alice as she […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Developer of senior housing project urges Cape Elizabeth to move quicker on necessary zoning amendments
The developer stated at Monday’s Town Council meeting that the project “could be dead” if the town doesn’t move more quickly to pass the zoning amendments required to make it happen.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Letters to the Editor
Locker Project story appreciated Your article about The Locker Project was deeply appreciated by those who support that organization. In a short period of time it has made a profound impact on the educational community, as well as those among us who live in less fortunate financial circumstances. An organization like The Locker Project cannot […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 17-24
Comedy Friday 1/17-Sunday 1/19 Rachel Scanlon: 7 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 1/18 Capital City Improv Comedy: 7 p.m., Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport. $25 advance, $30 at door, $15 students. meetinghousearts.org Sunday 1/19 Lobster Role Live: Live Dungeons and Dragons […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 17-24
Bulletin Board Saturday 1/18 People’s March 2025: March against fascism, with speakers, 10:30 a.m., Monument Square, Portland. facebook.com/womensmarchportlandme Tuesday 1/21 FedCap hiring event: Hosted by Greater Portland CareerCenter, 9 a.m. to noon, Fedcap Offices, 220 Maine Mall Road, South Portland. mainecareercenter.com Ongoing Adult chess drop-in: 3 p.m., Saturdays. Bring a chess board if you have […]
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People and Business: Jan. 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Vicki Alward was promoted to executive vice president, chief operating officer at Skowhegan Savings Bank. She joined the bank as vice president, risk management officer in 2006. Jacob Ouellette was promoted to vice president, investment officer at Norway Savings Bank as part of its asset management group. He has been a member […]