You may be aware that a fairly massive nor’easter is headed our way, with many meteorologists pretty sure it’s going to slam at least southern and coastal Maine with a foot or more of snow. There’s less agreement among weather … Continue reading
If you read this space often, you’ll recognize the name Capt. Jim Harkins. I first spoke to Harkins last summer when writing about great white sharks off the coast of Maine, and I rode on his deep sea fishing charter … Continue reading
Last week, I wrote about how residents of Casco in a special town meeting voted up a nonbinding resolution against the transportation of controversial tar sands oil through their community. Now, Maine’s largest city is following in its footsteps, with … Continue reading
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Get in your jokes about Kennebunkport’s proximity to Kennebunk Zumba classes… Done? OK, moving on. Kennebunkport, famously known as summer home to the Bush family of presidents, is one of 10 finalists in Coastal Living magazine’s 2013 … Continue reading
Over the weekend, residents of Casco at a special town meeting voted to pass a resolution opposing the transportation of controversial tar sands oil through their town. That makes Casco the first municipality to pledge to stand in the way … Continue reading
The city of Portland announced Tuesday that two firefighters involved in a controversial October 2011 accident while using the department fireboat will see their suspensions reduced. That is the result of legal arbitration to resolve a dispute between the city … Continue reading
It’s been a long time since I’ve written up a Portland Public Schools notebook wrapping up some of the latest goings-on in the district. What with both the students and myself ready to embark upon a long week of holiday … Continue reading
On Tuesday night, as many as 100 people reportedly turned out for Southern Maine Community College’s Christmas tree lighting — now, Christmas tree lightings take place all the time, but this one was a bit different. For starters, it wasn’t … Continue reading
You may remember Capt. Jim Harkins of the Portland-based Atlantic Adventures. I went out on Harkins’ boat during the 14th annual Casco Bay Classic MDA Sportfishing Open at Port Harbor Marine in South Portland, an event that happened to also coincide … Continue reading
Almost two months ago, I wrote a story about Matthew Nelson, a University of Southern Maine and Gorham High School graduate who was diagnosed with cancer and faced a financial crunch between medical costs and student loan debt costs. This … Continue reading
