Greater Portland Benefits Wednesday 11/15 Learning Works 50th Anniversary Bash, 6:30-9 p.m., U.S. Custom House, 312 Fore St., Portland. Guest speaker Sen. Angus King, exhibit, tours, benefits free, community-based education programs. Tickets $50+, www.picatic.com/learningworks50th. Books/Authors Thursday 10/26 “The Banned Book Film Series,” 6:30 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Wednesday 11/1 Bruce Robert Coffin, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Freeport Community […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 25-Nov.4
Greater Portland Exhibits Community House Artists, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., through October. “Dahlov Ipcar: Stories,” 5-8 p.m., children’s reception and art workshop, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. “Keep Me Posted,” Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm St., showcases stories captured in mid-19th century letters to and from Yarmouth’s sailors and ship captains, yarmouthmehistory.org, through March. Film Iranian Film Festival, […]
Ghosts of Seguin Island Light
All old buildings seem to accumulate their spirits, and Seguin is no exception.
Our house in the sky
All kids instinctively know how to build a tree house.
Letter to the editor: Vote ‘yes’ on Question 2
When you vote yes on Question 2, you will have started the process that will bring 3,000 good jobs to Maine paid for by the more than $500 million in federal funds that will come to our state. (Presently our tax dollars go to 31 other states that expanded access). Your vote will provide more […]
Commentary: ‘Hunter Takes Big John,’ death of a legend
On Oct. 5, one of Maine’s legends was chased by dogs then shot and killed. The attack was no accident. It was planned and had accomplices. The main perpetrator has not been arrested, nor will he be, and no charges will be filed, no penalties exacted. Why not? Because it’s all perfectly legal. After all, […]
Coastal Journal honored in Better Newspaper Contest
All told, the paper took home five awards.
Eat local seafood to celebrate National Seafood Month
October is National Seafood Month, and Maine is a great place to celebrate it.
Letter to the editor: What happened to God?
I may be old, poor, unhealthy and in constant need of forgiveness, but thank God, I am not where many are who find no need for spiritual enlightenment, belief in themselves, or have been places that I have been in my past. It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I […]
Brunswick to host railway workshop
Train noise still a common complaint from residents