LISBON — The third annual Miss Apple Blossom pageant was held Nov. 5 at the Lisbon United Methodist Church. Eleven winners from different age groups were crowned; they will compete in the 15th annual Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant. This is the largest fundraiser for Crossroads Youth Center, a nonprofit charitable organization, and is scheduled to […]
South Portland Maine
Posted inMaine
Coalition of towns hopes to raise money to house asylum seekers
The Greater Portland Council of Governments is trying to fundraise $2 million for a 200-unit transitional housing community.
advertisement
Posted inMaine
With online deals the new norm, Black Friday shopping slows in Maine
Despite higher household expenses, the National Retail Federation expects this weekend to break records as more than 166 million people shop online or in stores.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Christmas tree shortage leaves some nonprofits out on a limb
Some have had to forgo their annual fundraising tree sales, but others have secured stock.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Threat on social media prompts South Portland middle school to cancel in-person classes
The threat is unrelated to several hoax reports of active shooters at 10 Maine schools Tuesday, the school superintendent said.
Posted inFood, Maine
Rising costs stretch food pantries as demand peaks
Preble Street has seen a 30% increase in food costs this year as pantries across southern Maine expect this to be their busiest year on record.
Posted inMaine, News
General Assistance programs brace for impact from early end to federal emergency rental aid
MaineHousing says it is unclear how much money is needed to close out the program and when those funds will officially run out.
Posted inMaine, News
Missing South Portland woman safely located
Candace Beaudoin was last seen leaving her home on Sawyer Street on Monday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, New England
Winter heating forecast: A perfect storm of high prices, tight supply, global chaos
The Russia-Ukraine war, lagging supplies and limited refining are creating havoc in the heating oil market, and Maine is especially vulnerable.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Schools & Education
Schools prepare for more illness after outbreak at Cape Elizabeth
School districts in southern Maine are focusing on mitigation strategies as federal health officials predict the worst flu season in 13 years.