We live in unstable and uncertain times. The erratic behavior of the Trump administration – like empowering the richest man in the world to wreak havoc on our federal government – has posed numerous challenges to Maine, from harmful cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to threats made to education funds because Governor Janet […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
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Opinion: Farmers as entrepreneurs wanted for composting efforts in Kennebunk
The Kennebunk Climate Action Plan, adopted by the select board in 2024, tasks the Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Committee to pursue town-wide composting. The goal is to reduce and eventually eliminate organic wastes, including household, restaurant and grocery store food waste as well as garden, yard and park vegetative clippings from the overall non-recyclable solid […]
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
Seashore Trolley Museum seeks seasonal, year-round volunteers
The world’s first and largest electric railway museum is looking for new volunteers to join its ranks. Seashore Trolley Museum recently held a new volunteer open house and encouraged those interested to learn more about the seasonal and year-round volunteer opportunities available. The campus is located at 195 Log Cabin Road in Kennebunkport. In anticipation […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Step back in time with Louisa May Alcott at Brick Store Museum
The Brick Store Museum invites literature lovers and history enthusiasts to an afternoon tea with Louisa May Alcott. The event will take place on April 12 at 2 p.m. and offers an opportunity to meet the famed author of “Little Women,” through the portrayal of a historical interpreter. According to a news release, “renowned performer […]
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From Augusta: Qualified teachers get the work done
We all remember that one special teacher. The one who opened our eyes to the wonders of reading. Or the one who encouraged us to keep at it when the math got hard. Or even the one who would simply sit and listen when we were having a bad day. I am constantly reminded of […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
Wells Reserve to host Hogfish arts presentation
Hogfish arts company will present, “Between the Sea & ME: A Grief Ritual for Modern Humans,” at Wells Reserve at Laudholm. The event is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6. The session, according to a news release, is geared toward those who are experiencing feelings of grief, fear, disconnect, and concern for […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Cape Elizabeth and South Portland Meetings: March 21-28
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 3/24 3:45 p.m. School Board Negotiations Town Hall Mon. 3/24 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Tue. 3/25 6:30 p.m. School Budget Workshop CEHS Tue. 3/25 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 3/27 3:45 p.m. School Board Negotiations Town Hall South Portland Mon. 3/24 6 p.m. School […]
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Meetings: March 21-28
Fri. 3/21 8 a.m. School Communications Committee Zoom Mon. 3/24 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 3/25 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 3/26 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 3/26 6 p.m. Budget Presentation Town Hall Wed. 3/26 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 3/26 […]
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Council Corner: My return to the council
Hello Scarborough. It is nice to be back serving on the Town Council. The last five years have found me not far away, happily supporting the Scarborough Public Library. SPL is one of Scarborough truly venerable institutions with a stellar trustee board, and an (almost) new library director and senior staff, both second to none. […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Bill to help cities and towns provide property tax relief for older Mainers
A bill to help municipalities establish their own property tax stabilization programs for older residents in their communities is being considered by a legislative committee. The Legislature’s Taxation Committee conducted a public hearing on March 19 for LD 559, “An Act Provide Property Tax Stabilization for Older Maine Residents,” sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. […]
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