Portland Press Herald

Some Portland Restaurants Join The Last Plastic Straw Movement
Some Portland Restaurants Join The Last Plastic Straw Movement
Some Portland Restaurants Join The Last Plastic Straw Movement
According to the Portland Press Herald, restaurants all over Maine are joining an online movement called, "The Last Plastic Straw". The movement encourages the end to single-use plastic straws. In the U.S. alone, over 500 million straws are thrown away creating a huge amount of plastic waste that ends up in our oceans and landfills.
Noisy Freeport House Renters May Face Steep Fines
Noisy Freeport House Renters May Face Steep Fines
Noisy Freeport House Renters May Face Steep Fines
According to the Portland Press Herald, Freeport is now considering a Loitering, Curfew & Noise amendment that would more than double noise violation fines to property owners and people responsible for the noise.
Mainers, Sick of Robo Calls? Here’s What You Can Do!
Mainers, Sick of Robo Calls? Here’s What You Can Do!
Mainers, Sick of Robo Calls? Here’s What You Can Do!
While enjoying lunch with my folks last week, we started talking about how many robocalls we are all getting. I'm even getting them on my cell phone now. After doing the morning show I try to get a nap in before picking up the kids from school, but the phone rings all day...
Yarmouth Middle School Student Will Compete on Chopped Junior Tonight!
Yarmouth Middle School Student Will Compete on Chopped Junior Tonight!
Yarmouth Middle School Student Will Compete on Chopped Junior Tonight!
I am a huge fan of cooking shows, and with the amazing caliber of dining here in Maine, I'm seeing more of our local chefs on television cooking competitions. According to the Portland Press Herald, a young, talented Mainer will be competing on Chopped Junior tonight...
Maine’s Leap Year City, Smithfield!
Maine’s Leap Year City, Smithfield!
Maine’s Leap Year City, Smithfield!
Happy 43rd Birthday Smithfield, Maine! Smithfield was incorporated on a Leap Day 176 years ago. According to the Portland Press Herald, the town is proposing a yearly celebration at their annual Town Meeting in March. Tonight will be Smithfield's first Leap Year Social...