June 2022 – Page 130 – The Portland Press Herald

Intertidal: When it comes to this marine fowl, nature is a fine teacher

by Susan Olcott Intertidal June 16, 2022July 11, 2022

“We have to hurry. The waves are moving it further out,” my daughter called. “I think it’s a dead baby eider.” I was admittedly skeptical, but nonetheless, hopped in our rowboat and paddled out against the wind with a bucket in case she was right – and she was. There was a fuzzy little black […]

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Animal clinic didn’t deserve online anger

by The Editorial Board June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

Too many media outlets profit from outrageous content, and too many readers are looking to be outraged.

South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies

Our Sustainable City – Know your charging network

by Cashel Stewart and Mia Ambroiggio June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

As electric vehicles see explosive growth across the country, public and private entities are working tirelessly to build out a charging network that can handle the demand. A successful network of chargers is easy to use, geographically spread throughout our community and accessible to all. This should make it easy and comfortable for somebody to […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Community News – UNE recognizes women with Morton Awards

June 16, 2022June 14, 2022

The University of New England hosted the 60th annual Deborah Morton Society Convocation and Awards Ceremony on June 10. It took place at Innovation Hall on UNE’s Portland Campus starting to celebrate the three newest awardees and members of the Deborah Morton Society. The Deborah Morton Award recognizes distinguished Maine women who have made an […]

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Prep begins for Pine Point Fourth of July parade

June 16, 2022June 13, 2022

Pine Point will again celebrate the Fourth of July with its traditional Parade and Fun Run for kids (ages 3 to 13). Registration for the Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. at the Engine 4 Firehouse at 12 King St. The Fun Run begins at 8:45 a.m. from the fire station and will end a […]

Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies

From Augusta – Celebrating Pride, legislating equality

by Anne Carney June 16, 2022June 13, 2022

This June, I am proud to join with Maine’s diverse LGBTQ+ community and celebrate their history, hope, joy, individuality, power, progress, resilience and strength. Although we designate a single month to Pride, I recognize that Pride is a yearlong movement to secure full dignity, equality and respect for all LGBTQ+ Mainers. It’s an effort to […]

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Community News – Oak Hill Grange celebrates 25 years with open house

June 16, 2022June 13, 2022

Oak Hill Grange 104 celebrated 25 years of recharting, providing service to the Scarborough community and held an open house on June 2. The attendees included not only local members, but several who had been at the initial installation, which was held at the nearby First Congregational Church of Scarborough because the major overhaul of […]

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

In the Know – Spring tips for transitioning to organic lawn care

by Rita Breton and Jami Fitch June 16, 2022June 10, 2022

Passed in September, 2011, the Scarborough Pest Management Policy ensures that all those who use Scarborough parks, playgrounds and sports fields have greatly reduced exposure to pesticides (read more in the 2019 PMAC Report at www.scarboroughmaine.org). Families, pets, wildlife and waterways will all benefit as more and more homeowners follow the town’s example to commit […]