While traditionally conjuring up images of fresh produce piled high in tiers of wooden boxes, farmers markets have evolved to also offer handcrafted goods, food trucks and entertainment – even fight climate change – and organizers are also making a concerted effort to reach out to more people. Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is working […]
June 2022
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Summer Guide: Take note of free concerts, with something for all musical tastes
Whether jazz is your jive or rock has you rolling, we’ve got you covered with a slew of free, family-friendly concerts being held all summer long. In Westbrook, there are a number of summer music programs with multiple performances a week. For a down-to-earth time, the Conant Homestead at 99 Conant Street is a great choice. […]
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Fewer Americans file for unemployment benefits
Much of the recent job security and wage gains that Americans have enjoyed recently has been offset by inflation levels not seen in four decades..
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Summer Guide: Maine Audubon celebrating 50 years at Scarborough Marsh
The Maine Audubon Center at Scarborough Marsh is celebrating its 50th anniversary with several special activities this summer. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife owns and manages the 3,200-acre marsh, the state’s largest salt marsh and Maine Audubon has maintained a center at 92 Pine Point Road at the marsh for a half-century. Audubon […]
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Summer Guide: With views, live music – even a castle – the Songo River Queen is sure to float your boat
I got to hold the big wheel of a big boat on a big lake. Nine-year-old me was ecstatic – and petrified of crashing. I was driving the Songo River Queen II on Long Lake in Naples, pulling off impressive maneuvers like “going straight” and “holding on for dear life,” as seen in a photo […]
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Airport chaos: European travel runs into pandemic cutbacks
After two years of pandemic restrictions, travel demand has roared back and airlines and airports are struggling to keep up.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Study: South Portland needs 2,905 new homes by 2030 to meet expected demand
A housing study recommends the city allow duplexes to be built in single-family districts, encourage accessory dwellings, increase residential density and speed up the permit approval process for developers.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Melissa Hutchins promoted to public works director
Hutchins was promoted within the department.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: June 24
Film will tell town’s story at 250th celebration “Buxton, Maine: An American Story” will be highlighted during the town’s 250th birthday celebration and shown continuously from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6 in Tory Hill Meetinghouse. Buxton was incorporated as a town July 14, 1772. “We are very grateful to the church for hosting […]
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Gorham Notes: June 23
Narragansett Elementary School names new principal Assistant Principal Erin Eppler will serve as the new principal at Narragansett Elementary School beginning July 1. Eppler moves up to her new position from two years as assistant principal at Narragansett, where she helped lead her school community through a global pandemic, a press release from the school […]