Representatives from Norway Savings Bank swung by The Opportunity Alliance in South Portland last week to deliver a holiday donation of $2,500 to the organization. The donation, according to a news release, was part of the Helping Hands initiative at the bank that has featured surprise stops and donations by Norway Savings to nonprofits across […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Our Sustainable City: Extended producer responsibility in Maine
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by excessive packaging waste, you are not alone. Maine has been a leader in enacting Extended Producer Responsibility or “product stewardship” laws, which have a proven track record of saving taxpayer dollars, reducing waste and protecting our environment. Unlike traditional trash and recycling programs, which are managed and funded by municipal governments, […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
A Window on the Past: The life of a submarine diver – Robert E. Chase
When we look back at Portland Harbor news in the early 1900s, there are a few local divers who stand out. The term “submarine diver” was what they called themselves back then, using the term sub-marine to mean “under water.” These divers were not like the scuba divers that we think of today. Divers in […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Meetings: Dec. 27-Jan. 3
Thu. 1/2 7 p.m. Board of Education Town Hall
Posted inKennebunk Post
Opinion – Celebrating a legacy and leadership transition at Kennebunk Savings
For more than 10 years it has been our honor to serve the constituents of Kennebunk Savings. Throughout this time, it has been our privilege to work with President and CEO, Brad Paige, however, the end of December marks the end of an era with Paige at the helm as he heads into retirement. This […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
New Year’s Eve Kennebunk features Wild Blueberry Ball Drop
The New Year’s Eve Kennebunk celebration (known as NYE KBK) will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at various locations on Main Street in downtown Kennebunk. The events culminate in the Wild Blueberry Ball Drop from the bell tower of First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church at midnight. The free event is hosted by the First […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Three southern Maine food venues shuttering this month
Small restaurants in Saco, Biddeford and Kennebunk are shutting their doors before 2025.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford contractor leads charge on helping the unhoused
Contractor Jim Godbout invested time, energy, and his own funds into renovating Seeds of Hope before winter.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Letter: Remember the words of Chief Seattle
Chief Seattle reminds us that “we do not own the land.” We should be good stewards of the land. The proposed wetland setbacks are considered “bare minimum” and yet there is wringing of the hands, complaints of lost revenue, degraded property value and growth zone. We have disregarded Chief Seattle’s reminder that we are not […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
People and Business: Dec. 25
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Zarro was hired as executive director for the Bicycle Coalition of Maine beginning next month. He has held the position of director of community partnerships at the Greater Portland Council of Governments, as well as outreach and development director at GrowSmart Maine. Olivia Pol joined Fontaine Family – The Real Estate […]