May 10, 2021
2021
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Paul Mills: In ‘First Franco,” Rooks tells the story of a groundbreaking Mainer
Rumford’s Albert Beliveau Sr. became the first Franco American named to the Maine Supreme Court and one of the first Catholics to occupy the position.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Indie Film: SMCC’s student film fest returns bigger and better
This year’s Maine Mayhem also includes the best of last year’s class, whose festival was canceled because of the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine moves to future-proof taxpayer-funded broadband by raising standards
Some people argue that current standards should stay in place until underserved areas are connected but others say faster speeds are needed now.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Things to Do
Eat on the street – or in a parking spot – in these southern Maine cities
Portland and Westbrook have closed off sections of streets, while Biddeford and South Portland are making use of parking areas for outdoor dining.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Via Vecchia crafts inspired cocktails around Italian liqueurs
The Old Port restaurant has a weekday happy hour menu with drink specials and small plates.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Run & Eat: At Dina’s Cuisine, the name has changed but the food has not
The menu at the former Ameera Bread in Portland offers a tour of the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean.
Posted inThings to Do
Johnson Hall to stream Early Evening Show
The Early Evening Show will be livestreamed from the Johnson Hall stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 15. Mike Miclon’s spoof of a Late-Night talk-show is filled with hilarious comedy, incredible music, and wild improvisations. Featuring physical comedian, Jason Tardy, dynamic folk-duo, Oren Robinson and April Reed-Cox (AKA The Early Evening Show Orchestra), mad jugglers, […]
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Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations plan Freeport concert
A Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations concert will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St. in Freeport. The band will bring down the house with a powerful mix of Motown/Memphis Soul Music that’s guaranteed to get the party started. The Old School R&B Revue is complete with female backup […]
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Looking Back on May 10
100 Years Ago: 1921 Those surprising springtime fairy forsythias, are blooming everywhere. Only a day or two ago and their bare, bleak branches branched out lean arms that gave no hint of even a bud. Almost overnight the pale yellow blossoms covered them from top to bottom. The air is full of delicate perfume where […]