This year’s concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer – and the audience.
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South Portland a step away from flavored tobacco ban
The final vote to remove all flavored tobacco products from retail shelves in the city will come Dec. 20.
South Portland City Council puts Lewis in mayor’s seat again
Jennifer Ryan was selected as chairperson of the South Portland School Board at the city’s inauguration ceremony Monday.
Hardware store cat brings true value to shop
Daniel lives at Shoppers True Value in South Portland, much to the delight of staff and customers, not to mention his fans on social media.
North Yarmouth’s Old Town House gets a new mouse
Dixie Hayes of the North Yarmouth Historical Society authors a children’s book about the Old Town House that she hopes will appeal to young readers and adults alike.
Pine Grove project leaves some residents wondering where forest went
A forestry management plan to remove dead and dying trees has made the popular Falmouth preserve safer for all, the town says.
Trail vs. rail: Mixed response at Casco Bay Rail Trail hearing
Residents speak for and against a proposed recreation trail connecting Portland and Auburn using the unused St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail corridor.
Mt. Ararat students publish a Telling Room book of mysteries
The Telling Room of Portland worked with a group of middle school writers and “A Glimpse of My Shadow” is the result.
New sensor at Portland’s Back Cove a tool for flood areas
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute hopes to use the data to help develop strategies to deal with tidal flooding.
South Portland ramps up adult ed for asylum seekers
The department will offer more English instruction courses and provide transportation to the classes along with translation services.