Art Patty Sawyer, fiber art and quilting, new artist at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. For more information, call 647-2787 or visit galley302.com. Through Dec. 31 Potter/ceramist Margaret Melanson at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Open noon-4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; holiday hours are 10 […]
2021
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Grateful for seasonal joy Balentine column brings
I would like to express my gratitude for last week’s “Here’s Something” by John Balentine (“Have yourself a joyful little Christmas,” Dec. 16). I totally agree with John that the focus should be on joy during the holidays and especially Christmas. I have read it twice and will be sharing this article with my family. […]
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Watch: 2021 Photos of the Year
Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual conversation with our photographers.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine ramps up effort for walking trails, bike paths
“Active transportation” projects, needed most by rural residents, are under consideration.
Posted inTimes Record
Bicycling alone, no more: Maine moves toward active transportation
Walking trails, bicycle paths and other improvements are under consideration. Rural residents need the projects most.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Dec. 22-29
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 12/22 5 p.m. Rent Board Wed. 12/22 6 p.m. Charter Commission Governance Committee Mon. 12/27 5:30 p.m. Rental Housing Advisory Committee Tues. 12/28 6 p.m. Charter Commission Procedures Committee All meetings are remote unless otherwise noted.
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 24-Jan. 1
Strumming in the new year Exhibits/Galleries David Little, mixed media art, through Dec. 31, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth. “Home Fires: Freedom and Captivity,” University of New England Art Gallery, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland. Free, through Jan. 23, library.une.edu. Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland: “Sagadahoc County through the Eastern Eye: Selections from the Penobscot […]
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Community Calendar: Dec. 24-Jan. 2
Freeport fireworks Benefits Polar Bear Dip & Dash, fully virtual through Jan. 2, proceeds benefit Natural Resources Council of Maine, register at nrcm.org. Ongoing Bottle Drive, Falmouth Transfer Station, Bucknam Road, benefits projects supported by the Falmouth Lions Club. See e-clubhouse.org/sites/falmouthme/projects.php. Freeport Community Services Thrift Shop accepting donations. Contact Sarah Adams at 865-3985 ext. 205 […]
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Quiet weather to start week with some storm potential for Christmas Day
The weather looks to be cooperative on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Moderna booster shot should provide ‘good level of protection’ against omicron, vaccine-maker says
Moderna said Monday that a booster dose of its coronavirus vaccine significantly raised antibody levels against the omicron variant.