1996 – Fore Street restaurant opens with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients. With a wood-fired oven and grill and rustic charm, it soon becomes Portland’s go-to spot for special occasions and a destination for visitors to the city. 2004 – Sam Hayward of Fore Street becomes the first Maine chef to win the James […]
2021
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School of Performing Arts presents virtual production of ‘Twelfth Night’
ORONO — The University of Maine School of Performing Arts will present an on-demand virtual production of its final spring 2021 show, William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” filmed in the Lyle E. Littlefield Ornamentals Trial Garden on the UMaine campus and streaming online through May 9. “Twelfth Night,” one of Shakespeare’s best-known romantic comedies, centers on […]
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A message from the Maine State Police
To the Editor: If you read recent newspaper articles focused on discipline within the Maine State Police you were likely left thinking we conduct our work shrouded in secrecy and that we work to protect our own. As the leader of the Maine State Police, I’d like to take the opportunity to set the record […]
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Elect Walter Perry
To the Editor: I am writing to advocate for Walter Perry in the election for the Paris Select Board. Walter and his family are long-time residents of Paris, he is a teacher at OHCHS and his wife Kim owns her own business. Because of this he is a strong candidate who can bring new ideas […]
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DUVCW meets
STONEHAM — The Daughter of Union Veterans of the Civil War Hannah F. Richardson Tent #19, Stoneham recently held their first meeting of the year at the home of Carlene Gavin on the shores of Norway Lake. Installation of officers was held with Elsie Bonney as installing officer. The Charter was draped in memory of […]
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Poland teacher nominated for NHD Teacher of Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. and POLAND — Mr. Logan Landry, a teacher at Bruce M. Whittier Middle School in Poland, Maine, was nominated for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award in the junior division of the National History Day (NHD) National Contest. The award is sponsored by Patricia Behring in recognition of the pivotal role […]
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FBI warns public to beware of scams
BOSTON, Ma. — The FBI Boston Division has seen an increase in reports of scammers targeting New Englanders through unsolicited telephone calls in which the caller claims to be a representative of a government agency, including the FBI. Be advised, federal agencies do not call or e-mail individuals threatening arrest or demanding money. Scammers often […]
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First Universalist May worship services
WEST PARIS — May is a transition month. We really begin to feel the warmth of the season, and we can actually see plants blooming and tree-buds bursting. In ancient Greece, the month of May (or Maius) was named after the Greek goddess of growth. Join us for Sunday worship services at 9:00 a.m., where we may also […]
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Let’s cleanup Otisfield
OTISFIELD — The snow has melted – a good thing. The Bud Light cans, fast food wrappers, tires and other trash have taken its place – a not so good thing! The Otisfield Conservation Committee is once again inviting you to join us in picking up litter along our roads in Otisfield. This year, […]