Where have we heard this before? “I am a proud card-carrying member of the NRA, but…” Bob Rose lists his bona fides as a firearm owner, user and licensed concealed carrier in his Forum opinion piece “Guns are not the problem, but ban AR-15s” on Nov. 14. Plus, he’s a “lifelong Conservative and registered Republican.” […]
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Letter: We the People seek qualified U.S. House representatives
Help Wanted. “We the People” are seeking qualified candidates to replace and thereafter occupy 221 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives currently held by Republicans. Candidates wishing to apply for such a congressional seat should possess the following qualifications. Minimum requirements: Candidates must be 25 years old and have been a U.S. citizen for […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Easy, nourishing sheet pan meal for supper
This is the time of year when we don’t always have time to take proper care of ourselves. There are so many extra things to do, so many places to go, and so much rich, sweet food to eat. And it’s cold outside. Before we know it, we’re run down, on the verge of a […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 24-Dec. 1
Comedy Friday 11/24 Stephen Kellogg: Music, stories and comedy, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. $20 advance, $25 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com Saturday 11/25 The Roast of Timmy Elliott: Fundraiser for injury support fund, 7 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com An Evening of Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Ground […]
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People and Business: Nov. 22
Hires, promotions, appointments Maine Behavioral Healthcare has appointed Lee Wolfrum of Freeport as medical director of Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook. He was an associate professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. FocusMaine co-founder and co-chair Andrea Cianchette Maker was named president of the the nonprofit economic development organization. She previously […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Nov. 24-Dec. 1
Bath Tue. 11/28 5 p.m. Economic Dev. Committee City Hall Brunswick Tue. 11/28 4 p.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/28 6 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/28 7 p.m. Tree Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/29 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 11/30 5 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Advisory Zoom, […]
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Area shelters see surge in stray and surrendered cats
Rising costs, the housing shortage and climate change are among the reasons for the increase, shelters say.
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Cooking at the Cove: Mix up your own holiday salsa dips
Are you thinking about holiday appetizers yet? You should be. There are so many options to choose from and so many opportunities to dive in and prepare a bowlful of lusciousness. What I love about dips (besides sampling all of them) is that they can be made ahead and kept in the fridge until your […]
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Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s new director puts much weight on ‘think globally, act locally’
Climate change initiatives and focusing on the local food economy are priorities for Steve Walker.
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 17-24
Comedy Saturday 11/18 Laugh Sanctuary: 8-10 p.m., First Parish UU Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. $20 advance, $25 at door. eventbrite.com “This Was a Bad Idea”: 8 p.m., Empire Live, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. empireliveme.com Monday 11/20 Hey Party People: 7 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $10-$30 advance, $15-$35 at door. […]