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March 17, 2022

UNE announces Featherman Archives to preserve university history

BIDDEFORD — Bernard Featherman, husband of the late Sandra Featherman, Ph.D., who served as the president of the university from 1995 through 2006 donated $125,000 to the University of New England, which has a campus in Biddeford. The Sandra and Bernard Featherman University Archives Endowment will be used to create a University of New England […]
Published
March 17, 2022

Oldies Dance Group enjoys top fundraising year in 2021

YORK COUNTY — Exceptional generosity from those who appreciate great music has resulted in the Oldies Dance Group enjoying its biggest year to date in 2021 while raising money for the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. In conducting its popular Rock n’ Roll Oldies Benefit Dance in December after an absence of more than two […]
Published
March 17, 2022

240 Strings holds in-person concert

The Portland Piano Trio, recognized as “among the city’s must-hear groups” by critic Allan Kozinn, has played public performances and house concerts throughout Maine and New England, including in Portland, Portsmouth, Camden, Freeport, and Peaks Island. Musicians Tracey Jasas-Hardel (violin), Wayne Smith (cello), and Anastasia Antonacos (piano) are committed to bringing “energy, understanding, technique, insight, […]
Published
March 15, 2022

Journalism scholarships available for Maine students

Maine students interested in careers in journalism are invited to apply for post-secondary scholarships from the Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund at the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). The scholarship honors businessman and entrepreneur Guy P. Gannett, who launched his newspaper career in 1921 with the purchase of two newspapers he merged into the Portland Press […]
Published
March 15, 2022

Obituary: Margaret Minihan

BIDDEFORD — Margaret “Peggy” (Hallczuk) Minihan, 74, of Biddeford, died peacefully at home Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Born in Biddeford to Thelma (Broad) and Michael Hallczuk on March 17, 1947, Peggy spent most of her life on the Mountain Road where she was born and raised. For many years she was employed by Old Colony Gas and Gibb’s Oil […]
Published
March 14, 2022

Handgun recovered in Scarborough alleged vehicular robbery

SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough Police say they have recovered a handgun which was among items stolen during a rash of reported motor vehicle robberies reported on March 8. According to a police statement, officers recovered the firearm March 11 after investigating a number leads. The investigation is ongoing, police said in the statement issued March 11.
Published
March 14, 2022

Obituary: Charles Carroll Copeland

SCARBOROUGH and MAPLETON — Our brave boy, who was born July 21, 2009, had a head full of wild curls, eyes bluer than the ocean, and smile that would melt your heart, left us in the early morning light of March 9th. Charlie battled MECP2 Duplication Syndrome for his whole life; every day was a […]
Published
March 14, 2022

“Aging Friendly” workshop set for Scarborough on March 26

SCARBOROUGH — “Aging Friendly,” a presentation by Don Harden, a founding member of the Maine Council on Aging, will be held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church on 150 Black Point Road in Scarborough on Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. All are welcome at the free event, which will also be livestreamed at […]
Published
March 11, 2022

Scarborough Land Trust welcomes new board member

The Scarborough Land Trust has added Tom Nolan to its Board of Directors. Nolan was born and raised in Butler, a rural town in Pennsylvania. He spent a lot of time playing outside, all year long, and especially loved winter. He was involved in Scouting and is an Eagle Scout. He graduated from the University […]
Published
March 11, 2022

It’s time we talk about PFAS

By now, you’ve probably heard of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in the manufacturing of products since the 1940s. Known as “forever chemicals” because they break down extremely slowly, PFAS are commonly found in items like household cleaning products, food […]

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