If you’ve been to DiMillo’s Restaurant on the Portland waterfront, you may have noticed the antique diving suit on display in the front lobby. Let’s take a look at the submarine diver who owned that suit, Bill Clark. Born in South Portland in 1927, William Augustus Clark III became more familiarly known to his friends, […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
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Council Corner: Goal setting – a collaborative approach to building a stronger community
The new year brings with it a renewed sense of purpose for our Town Council, as we prepare to begin a thoughtful and inclusive approach to goal setting. Our focus is to build upon the progress already underway while incorporating the valuable input of our community members. This process aims not only to reflect what […]
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Community News – Maine Marathon announces additional donation
Bob Dunfey, volunteer race director for the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay, announced last week that Riding To The Top will receive an additional $9,500 donation – on top of the $10,500 announced previously this year – as a 2024 beneficiary. The 2024 Maine Marathon was held on Oct. 6. “Christmas came early this […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
From Augusta – A New Year’s greeting and a new session
It’s a new year, and I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season with family and friends. On Dec. 4, I was sworn into the 132nd Legislature along with 34 of my colleagues from all over the state of Maine and from all walks of life. We are truly a citizen Legislature. I […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Travis Mills Foundation, Dark Angel Medical to host trauma care training
The Travis Mills Foundation announced that it will host Direct Action Response Training, a two-day trauma care course provided by veteran-owned Dark Angel Medical. The training is open to the public and will take place Feb. 15-16 at the Travis Mills Foundation campus, located at 1002 Watson Pond Road, Rome, Maine. The course, according to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Social Security Fairness Act a great start to 2025
The new year is upon us. Farewell, 2024 and… welcome 2025? Sure, why not? Let’s hope for the best and ring in this new year with much joy and celebration. After all, who knows, it might just be the best year yet. None of us can see the future. As the late, and truly great, […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Jan. 3-10
Bulletin Board Thursday 1/9 “Rest into the New Year”: Yoga and guided meditation, hosted by Camden Public Library and MECollab, 2 p.m., virtual via Zoom. Registration required. scarboroughlibrary.org Ongoing Adult chess drop-in: 3 p.m., Saturdays. Bring a chess board if you have one. Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. princememorial.org Bath ReStore: 1 Chandler […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
People and Business: Jan. 1
Hires, promotions, appointments Hospice of Southern Maine hired several new employees last year. At its home hospice program: Ashley Baker of Gorham and Pam Barnickel of North Yarmouth, as per diem nurses; Christina McLaury of Windham and Stacey Coleman as case managers; and Hope Chrupcala of South Portland and Kate Pontius as social workers. At […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Jan. 3-10
Comedy Saturday 1/4 The Misfits stand-up comedy showcase: 8 p.m., Hi-Fidelity Brewery, 200 Anderson St., Portland. $10 suggested donation. 21-plus. eventbrite.com Friday 1/10 & Saturday 1/11 Preacher Lawson: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $34.63-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Ongoing “Comics Against Humanity”: Audience plays trivia with stand-up comedians, 7 […]
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Scarborough school building committee seeking feedback in new year
Meetings, workshops and a community forum are planned in January.
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