Alumni board supports scholarships To the editor, Congratulations to the Biddeford Saint Louis Alumni Association Board of Directors. The alumni association was organized on Jan. 7, 1940, and was incorporated under Maine State Statute on Dec. 20, 1946, primarily to provide financial support for area youth programs and the awarding of academic scholarships to youth […]
Dan King
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 […]
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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 inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
In the Know – Spring tips for transitioning to organic lawn care
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 […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Oak Hill Grange celebrates 25 years with open house
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 […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
From Augusta – Celebrating Pride, legislating equality
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 […]
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Prep begins for Pine Point Fourth of July parade
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 […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – UNE recognizes women with Morton Awards
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 […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City – Know your charging network
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 […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
What’s in it for the neighborhood? To the editor, A recent letter from the Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Wells Water District advised residents of Warrens Way in West Kennebunk that we would be the recipients of a new water main and upgrade to “obsolete” pipes. There was no mention of the necessity of this upgrade for […]