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    August 26, 2022

    Arts Calendar: Sept. 1-9

    Art “Painting the Light”: Denmark Arts Center 50 West Main St., Denmark. Contemporary landscape paintings of Maine and New Hampshire. Rosemary Gerbutavich Watercolors: Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, 207-647-2787, gallery302.com. Sept. 8 Pulped Under Pressure Opening: 6-8 p.m., Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham. With traditional hand papermaking at its core, exhibit underscores important […]

  • Published
    August 26, 2022

    Arts Calendar: Sept. 2-9

    Novel Jazz Exhibits/Galleries “Cosmopolitan Stylings of Mildred and Madeleine Burrage”: Maine Historical Society, Congress Street, Portland. To visit, see mainehistory.org for admission fees, timed ticketing and latest COVID policies. On view to Sept. 24. “From a Woman’s Perspective”: Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Portland. Through September, richardboydartgallery.com. “Immigration Stories: Exploring the Diverse Cultural […]

  • Published
    August 26, 2022

    Inside Windham: Aug. 26

    Author explores meaning of ‘good’ motherhood Join Jennifer Dupree for a talk about her novel, “The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Windham Public Library.  The book delves into what it means to be a “good” mother and who gets to decide what that constitutes. Dupree, who is a […]

  • Published
    August 26, 2022

    Cooking at the Cove: Cousin Donna’s Tomato Pie – paired perfectly

    This morning I sat on the deck with my coffee as I enjoyed my close-up view of an especially extravagant hummingbird show. I got to thinking about this column and what I would share with you this week. When I started writing about food many years ago, I wanted to keep these recipes simple and […]

  • Published
    August 25, 2022

    Inside New Gloucester: Aug. 26

    Interim town manager hired Bradley Plante of Poland is the new interim town manager, effective Aug. 18. Plante previously served as a town manager in several towns, including Poland and Harrison, according to town officials. He has a master’s degree in public administration and also has experience serving as a selectman and budget committee member. […]

  • Published
    August 25, 2022

    Inside Bridgton: Aug. 26

    Rotary Club seeking golfers for benefit tournament The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year will be held Sept. 17, and area golfers are invited to participate in worthy cause. Proceeds from the 13th Annual Golf Classic at Bridgton Highlands Country Club “allows us to do all our work in the community,” Club […]

  • Published
    August 24, 2022

    Life Unwound: Letting go of the impossible dream

    A friend recently asked me, “Have you ever wanted something that was impossible?” She didn’t ask me to name that something. Phew! Who wants to reveal their deepest longings, fantasies, or maybe that shiny thing tinged with the teeniest bit of greed? “Yes, of course,” I answered simply. “It’s about loss, right?” She smiled and […]

  • Published
    August 24, 2022

    Southern Meetings: Aug. 26-Sept. 2

    Cape Elizabeth Thur.  9/1  7 p.m.  Recycling Committee  Public Works Scarborough Mon.  8/29  6 p.m.  Planning Board Meeting  Town Hall Fri.  9/2  8 a.m.  Long Range Planning Committee  Town Hall/Zoom South Portland Tues.  8/30  10:30 a.m.  Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee Municipal Services Tues.  8/30  5 p.m.  Board of Harbor Commission Workshop  Zoom Thur.  9/1  4 p.m.  […]

  • Published
    August 24, 2022

    Coastal Journal Edition Meetings: Aug. 26-Sept. 2

    Bath Mon.  8/29  5 p.m.  Solid Waste Advisory Committee  City Hall Fri.  9/2  11 a.m.  Climate Action Commission  City Hall Brunswick Tues.  8/30  7 p.m.  Planning Board Special Meeting  Zoom Wed.  8/31  10 a.m.  Staff Review Committee  Town Hall/Zoom Harpswell Tues.  8/30  5 p.m.  Harpswell/Phippsburg/West Bath: Sea Level Rise  Zoom Thurs.  9/1  6 p.m.  Selectmen’s […]

  • Published
    August 23, 2022

    Northern Meetings: Aug. 25-Sept. 1

    Freeport Mon.  8/29  6 p.m.  Freeport Sustainability Advisory Board  TH Yarmouth Mon.  8/29  7 p.m.  Affordable Housing Committee  Community Room Thur.  9/1  7 p.m.  Town Council Special Meeting  Log Cabin Thur.  9/1  TBDTown Council Workshop  Log Cabin