WELLS Wells High School will be culling student records for the Class of 2019 beginning in early October. Any student wishing to receive their cumulative folder should submit their request in writing, including their name and mailing address, to guidance secretary Erin Sanborn at esanborn@wocsd.org or post mail the request to: Erin Sanborn, Wells High […]

PORTLAND Annual Heroes with Heart ceremony going virtual The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Greater Portland will celebrate its 15th annual Heroes with Heart event virtually during the month of September on social media due the COVID-19 pandemic. The event honors police officers, firefighters, first responders, hospital personnel and citizen volunteers, who went above the […]

BIDDEFORD Meetinghouse awarded grant to help finish restoration  Biddeford Historical Society has received a $7,075 grant from the Belvedere Historical Preservation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to finish the exterior restoration of its 1759 Meetinghouse, including to restore about 20 windows and add a fresh coat of paint to seal the historic structure’s exterior […]

SOUTH PORTLAND Rotary, Maine Mall honor ‘community heroes’ The Portland Rotary Club and The Maine Mall have partnered to honor local heroes during the second annual “Flags for Community Heroes” display. At least 100 American flags will be displayed for two weeks at the Maine Mall beginning Sept. 11, a fitting day to acknowledge community […]

SOUTH PORTLAND Sarah Bailey named 2020 Maine History Teacher of the Year South Portland High School teacher Sarah Bailey has been named the 2020 Maine State History Teacher of the Year. The award is presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to K-12 American history education. Inaugurated […]

PORTLAND The Portland Water District is seeking submissions for its 16th Images of Sebago Lake Calendar to be published this fall. The PWD is looking for shots that celebrate the natural beauty of Sebago Lake and the streams and rivers that flow into it such as the Crooked River. All photographers will receive a complimentary […]

SANFORD Food closet open on Thursdays The St. Thérèse Food Closet, located in the St. Ignatius Gym at 25 Riverside Ave. will now be open from noon to 2 p.m Thursdays. All are welcome to come for assistance. If you are able to volunteer for the program, would like to make a donation to support […]

PORTLAND Charity embarks on cloth mask making project Catholic Charities Maine’s Fikiria Makerspace has embarked on a new project to provide meaningful employment for immigrants to make cloth masks from donated, upcycled materials for vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our goal with the ‘Mask Project’ is to grow our economy and textile ecosystem, help […]