Once again, as it has for the past four years, the Maine Legislature is taking on the question of whether our state will more fully acknowledge the sovereignty of the Indigenous nations within our borders. This latest push started in 2019, when a bipartisan Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing […]
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Community Calendar: March 1-8
Books/Authors Tuesday 3/5 Crime writers panel: Joseph Souza, Brenda Buchanan and Richard Cass, 6 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. Registration required. scarboroughlibrary.org Summer J. Hart artist and poetry reading: “Out in May Back in October” beadwork tapestry and poetry reading from “Boomhouse,” 6 p.m., Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford St., Portland. Free, registration encouraged. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Cabbage is king, especially in this healthy side dish
Keeping up with the theme of American Heart Month, let’s whip on the oven and make two easy offerings – one is a dinner side dish and the other is for anytime-snacking. Both these recipes may seem “weird” and they certainly aren’t pretty, but they’re both delicious and inexpensive. There’s a lot you can do […]
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Death guide to discuss her work at Brunswick library
Certified death doula Andrews Nelson works with the dying and their loved ones.
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People and Business: Feb. 21
Hires, promotions, appointments Hancock Lumber has appointed Anna Russo to chief people officer following the retirement of Wendy Scribner, who had been with the company for 40 years. Russo was hired in 2000 and later served as HR manager. She worked as an HR director, HR senior business partner and safety compliance officer at several […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 23-March 1
Comedy Friday 2/23 Eric D’Alessandro: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Hey Party People: 7 p.m., Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland. $15 advance, $18 at door, pay-what-you-can. mayostreetarts.org Saturday 2/24 Alex Giampapa: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Cut Your Teeth”: […]
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Community Calendar: Feb. 23-March 1
Books/Authors Through 2/27 Longfellow Days: Poetry readings and other activities in honor of Henry Longfellow in Brunswick and Topsham. uubrunswick.org/longfellow-days-2024 Wednesday 2/28 John Patrick Green author talk: “Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse,” book launch, 5:30 p.m., Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St., Portland. printbookstore.com Kate Kearns and Mike Bove poetry reading: 6:30 p.m., […]
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Connection program for senior New Mainers going swimmingly
A nonprofit group for immigrant women says its swimming lessons for elders combat social isolation while teaching the participants a new skill.
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Feb. 23-March 1
Bath Mon. 2/26 5 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory City Hall Tue. 2/27 5 p.m. Economic Development City Hall Wed. 2/28 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 2/26 10 a.m. Housing Committee Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 2/26 4 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/27 4 p.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. […]
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Letter: Trump supporters need to separate fact from fiction
For the upcoming presidential election, I wish more Americans, especially Trump supporters, would become more curious and willing to educate themselves about who this man really is, namely, by separating fact from fiction. Hopefully, the majority of responsible voters will consequently decide to permanently eliminate him from the political arena. Our unfolding American tragedy must […]