Local author Jule Selbo is visiting the South Portland Public Library on March 30 at 6 p.m to discuss her new book, “9 Days.” The novel is the second book in the Dee Rommel mystery series set locally in Portland. It is the sequel to “10 Days,” part of a 10-book series. Selbo worked for decades […]
March 2023
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Carl Golden: Trump is right where he wants to be
He’s rude, crude, profane and insulting. He pins derogatory nicknames on his opponents, often ridiculing their physical characteristics. He accuses the media of corruption and “an enemy of the people.” He’s under ongoing Federal and state investigations into allegations of criminal behavior and stands in the shadow of an indictment. And, as Americans prepare to […]
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Arts Calendar: March 31-April 7
Comedy Saturday 4/1 Empire Comedy Lives: 8 p.m., Empire, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. empireliveme.com Monday 4/3 Co-Conspirators: 6 p.m., Blue, 650A Congress St., Portland. $12. 21-plus. portcityblue.com Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesdays, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 3/31 “Bodies of Work”: 4-8 p.m. Friday […]
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School Notebook: March 29
Yarmouth High School senior wins Principal’s Award Joshua Leinwand, a senior at Yarmouth High School, is the recipient of a 2023 Principal’s Award from the Maine Principals’ Association, given in recognition of high school seniors’ academic achievement and citizenship. He will also receive a $1,000 scholarship and attend an honors luncheon with other recipients Saturday, […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Win for workers at Augusta Chipotle should only be the start
Stronger labor laws and more regulatory power would help employees across the country stand up for their rights.
Posted inMaine
Fifty years later, Vietnam veterans ‘refuse to be forgotten’
Ceremonies across the country on Wednesday will mark the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last U.S. combat troops from Vietnam.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Brea Lu Cafe finds new home in Westbrook
Also, Market Street bar Maps reopens this week after months of renovations, a farm-supplied butcher shop expands in Leeds and Durham, and CBD launches a new line of spirit barrel-aged coffee.
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Community Calendar: March 31-April 7
Books/Authors Wednesday 4/5 Gary Hoyle author talk: “Mystery Tusk, Searching for Elephants in the Maine Woods,” 6 p.m., virtual via Zoom, hosted by the Scarborough Public Library. scarboroughlibrary.org Thursday 4/6 Poetry reading by local authors: 7 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth. yarmouthlibrary.org Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday […]
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People and Business: March 29
Hires, promotions, appointments Brandon Boey of Falmouth was promoted to senior vice president, general counsel and director of compliance at Camden National Bank. Boey joined the bank in 2020, previously serving as managing counsel at Unum working in regulatory counseling and advocacy, and product compliance. He has also represented multinational companies with Willkie Farr & […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Climate response must not come at a cost to wildlife
Maine’s proposed offshore wind project, for example, could have unimaginable impacts on marine mammals.