I was an extremely picky eater as a child and ate very few vegetables. I was a real pain in the neck when it came to dinnertime and it still shocks me that my parents put up with me. In the veggie department, I ate only baked potato skins, French fries (they’re a vegetable, right?), […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 16-23
Comedy Friday 2/16 Brendan Eyre: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 2/17 Made Made Local Showcase: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Monday 2/19 Hopped Up Laughs Standup Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Brickyard Hollow Brewing, 149 Main St., Brunswick. Free. eventbrite.com/e/809904424937 Friday 2/23 […]
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Community Calendar: Feb. 16-23
Books/Authors Saturday 2/17 Hannah Moushabeck author talk: “Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine,” 10 a.m., Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St., Portland. Free, registration required. printbookstore.com Tuesday 2/20 Ellen Baker author talk: “The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson,” 7 p.m., Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St., Portland. printbookstore.com Thursday 2/22 Crystal Hall and Birgit Tautz […]
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People and Business: Feb. 14
Hires, promotions, appointments Norway Savings Bank has promoted Dylan Mooney to vice president, senior investment and treasury officer; Kerry Millett, to vice president, facilities and purchasing manager; Jennifer Piper, to vice president, compliance and risk officer; and Brian Siebert, to vice president, commercial loan officer. It also promoted Corey McEntyre to assistant vice president, software […]
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School Notebook: Feb. 14
Cape Elizabeth student wins statewide writing contest Lily Jessen, 15, of Cape Elizabeth, is the grand prize winner of The Telling Room’s annual statewide writing contest. Her winning poem, “Never,” will be published in the nonprofit’s annual anthology of youth writing. First place also comes with a $250 cash prize. The nonprofit Telling Room received […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Feb. 16-23
Bath Tue. 2/20 6 p.m. Recreation Commission Parks/Rec Wed. 2/21 2 p.m. Community Development City Hall Wed. 2/21 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Wed. 2/21 6 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Brunswick Tue. 2/20 3:30 p.m. Climate Action Task Force Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 2/20 5 p.m. Town Commons Committee Zoom, Town Hall […]
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Letter: Our kids are funding the Pentagon budget
We have all heard of paying it forward – you are at Dunkin Donuts and a nice guy behind you pays for your coffee. Sadly, we are now borrowing it forward. We need to thank all the children in Maine who are funding our military budget. It would not be so bad if they were […]
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Letter: Affordable housing now and for future
As a Unitarian Universalist, I recognize the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, and hold that access to affordable, habitable housing is a fundamental right in a just society. We have new Mainers, young adults out of school, people who are priced out of purchasing a home trying to rent and workers trying […]
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Letter: Bellows weaponized law; Biden’s orders curse U.S.
In response to my Jan. 22 letter (“Bellows engaging in election interference“) Susan Bennett’s Jan. 29 letter (“Bellows followed law with Trump decision”) suggests that Shenna Bellows’ obligation to review Trump’s nomination on Maine’s primary ballot justifies the process she followed to meet that obligation. Wrong. Bennett’s belief that Bellows was “following the law” is […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A healthy Valentine’s Day dinner you’ll love
If you’re planning a romantic but healthy dinner at home for the upcoming day of love, or you’re hosting the ever-popular “Galentine’s Day,” here are a few recipes just for you. This aromatic spice rub for the chicken may seem unusual to you, but it’s so tasty and makes the chicken incredibly juicy and flavorful. […]