BATH — They may be thousands of miles away, but the plight of a group of orphans in Zimbabwe has touched a class at Morse High School. So much so, that the Jobs for Maine’s Graduates students have so far raised more than $3,000 to ensure the African children won’t be turned out into the […]
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Bath arts center serves up art walk, Kennebec exhibit
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center is planning a variety of activities to get the summer started. The 802 Washington St. center will host Bath’s 3rd Friday Art Walk & Trolley Tours on Friday, June 19, and liven things up with live dance. Bath’s Resurgence Dance Company, and Portland-based Vivid Motion, will perform family-friendly […]
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Maine ride-service founder hits the road in search of stories
PORTLAND — Millions of Americans drive every day, whether it’s commuting to work, making a trip to the store or just for fun. But what happens when older drivers start to lose their ability to drive safely? The most obvious solution is for that person to get a ride from someone else. And that’s where […]
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People and Business
New Hires, Promotions and Appointments Harbor Technologies LLC, a Brunswick-based manufacturer of marine composite materials, has hired Robert M. Yurglich Jr., of Cumberland, as chief financial officer. Yurglich most recently served as business development manager for an accounting firm in Denver. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of South Florida, and is a graduate […]
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Community Calendar: June 17-30
Greater Portland Benefits Sunday 6/21 “Showdown of the Deans,” tennis match/fundraiser to support the University of Maine School of Law, 2-5 p.m., $20, The Woodlands Club, 39 Woods Road, Falmouth, mainelaw.maine.edu. Thursday 6/25 GORP, party to support Portland Trails, 5:30-8 p.m., Urban Farm Fermentory, 200 Anderson St., Portland, $45, trails.org. Bulletin Board Friends of Portland Public […]
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Arts Calendar: June 17-30
Greater Portland Books/Authors Saturday 6/20 “Lizzie Borden on Trial,” reading by local author Joseph Conforti, 2 p.m., free, Letterpress Books, Northgate Plaza, 91 Auburn St., Portland, 747-4232, letterpress-books.com. Monday 6/22 “Closer All the Time,” reading by local author Jim Nichols, 6:30 p.m., free, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, 865-3307, freeportlibrary.com. Film “Full Moon in […]
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Out & About: Festivals feature music, theater
It’s festival time in southern Maine, as two summer celebrations of performing arts will open within the week. PortFringe is a nine-day festival for aspiring playwrights and up-and-coming performance artists. It takes place June 20-28 in four Portland venues along Congress Street. The 10th annual Maine Festival of American Music will take place June 24-27 […]
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Capitol Notebook: LePage, GOP play politics of division
Describing his view of the state budget, Republican legislator Jeffrey Timberlake talks about children waiting to get on a school bus where there aren’t enough seats. Timberlake, a farmer from Turner and a key Republican member of the Appropriations Committee, was quoted in a story last week by Sun Journal Statehouse reporter Scott Thistle. Timberlake […]
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Intentionally Unreasonable: How to fix Maine in 5 steps (guaranteed)
Heavy is the head that wears the crown of being a newspaper columnist. In my case, every two weeks I’m tasked with compiling 750-800 words of profound insight, subtle wit and topical perspective for billions of (potential Internet) readers, and for the few of us Jurassic Parkers who still enjoy the feel of newspaper in […]
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Topsham dentists offer free care for veterans
TOPSHAM — On Saturday, June 27, veterans can receive free dental care at the Aspen Dental practice in Topsham. The office is one of more than 300 in 30 states participating in the Healthy Mouth Movement. The office at 11 Winners Circle will provide free care to veterans from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call […]