The select board voted 3-2 last month to enforce the parking ordinances after receiving complaints citing safety concerns. Notices of impending enforcement to those in the industry have resulted in better practices, said Chief Craig Sanford.
June 2022
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival returns June 25
Art, crafts, music, and food equals fun, organizers say
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford City Hall to close Fridays starting June 27
In a bid to retain employees and attract new ones, City Hall will open at 7 and close at 5 on Mondays and Tuesdays; hours will be 8-4 Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Creation of Public Arts Committee announced
The city of South Portland introduced a newly-formed Public Arts Committee. The Public Arts Committee consists of seven volunteers from throughout the city. According to a June 6 news release, “The committee’s focus will be on bringing all facets of the arts into the community; from murals and public sculptures, to dance and music. The […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – John Toft and the R.J. Peacock Canning Company
Anyone familiar with the history of the Maine sardine canning industry will have heard of Peacock Canning. While the company was founded in Lubec, most people in the Portland area are familiar with the company’s Portland factory that was located on Brown’s Wharf. It was the largest of Portland’s sardine canneries. We’ve never really taken […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
All aboard for Greek Fest Express
Pastries galore, along with a la carte options or a complete chicken dinner are available for pre-order starting June 20.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
A virtual community forum on new primary school held
The planning and construction process will take approximately five years.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Government should regulate ammunition sales
In some states, like Texas, you can legally buy a gun and ammunition without a background check, be at least 18, and without a waiting period. Would the outcome be different in the tragic shooting in Texas by an 18-year-old if the ammunition he wanted for his AR-15 rifle he just bought legally had been […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
There are still plenty of seats left to see Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
In Kennebunkport, a nursing tradition continues after 75 years
The town is believed to be the only municipality in Maine with its own nurse. Originally charged with caring for the town’s infants and schoolchildren, the town nurse now spends a lot of time helping older residents.