Books/Authors Friday 11/17 Jeremy Nobel author talk: “Project Unlonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection,” 4 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com Blue Butterfield book launch: “Maine, A Love Story,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Nov. 17-24
Bath Wed. 11/22 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 11/20 4:30 p.m. Climate Action Task Force Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 11/20 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/21 5 p.m. Town Commons Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/22 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/22 6 p.m. Rivers/Coastal […]
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Letter: LL.Bean could effect change for the children
A carpool load of 8- or 9-year-olds rolls by me every weekday morning as I stand out in front of the L.L.Bean corporate offices. I imagine they are on their way to the Mast Landing School here in Freeport. The first few mornings they went by, the vehicle’s passenger side windows, both front and rear, […]
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People and Business: Nov. 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Autumn Hall was promoted to senior client associate at Broadreach Public Relations in Portland. She started working with the firm in 2022. Bill Kany has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer at Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. He joined in 2010. Matthew Cyr has been promoted to senior […]
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Letter: Chinese Americans stand against antisemitism
The Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine stands shoulder to shoulder with Maine’s Jewish community in denouncing the recent wave of hate speech, hate-based violence and antisemitism that has broken out in Maine, the United States and the world. Recently, antisemitic flyers have been widely distributed in Maine, some of which falsely claimed that […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Chicken and mushrooms with roasted pears for dessert
On a recent rainy Sunday evening, I enjoyed this delicious one-pot meal made by my son-in-law Chris. We sat around the dinner table together near the warm woodstove, multiple puppies under our feet, and all of us took a collective deep breath. I had been traveling out west, enjoying 70-degree weather, constant sunshine and eating […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 10-17
Comedy Monday 11/13 & Tuesday 11/14 Standup Comedy Showcase: 7 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. thehillarts.me Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 11/11 “Wild Mercy”: Amy Kustra, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Meetinghouse […]
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People and Business: Nov. 8
Hires, promotions, appointments Portland Ovations appointed Sayad Moudachirou as president of its board of directors. He is a managing consultant at London Economics International in Boston. Additionally, four new members have been added to the board: Jerry “Genius Black” Edwards is a photographer based in South Portland and the host of the “Maine’s Black Future” podcast. […]
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Community Calendar: Nov. 10-17
Books/Authors Tuesday 11/14 Isaac Fitzgerald author talk: “Dirtbag, Massachusetts,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Thursday 11/16 Rebecca Clarren author talk: “The Cost of Free Land: Jews, Lakota, and an American Inheritance,” 6 p.m., Jewish Community Alliance, 1342 Congress St., Portland. mainejewish.org Ryan Britt author talk: “The Spice Must Flow,” 6 p.m., […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Nov. 10-17
Bath Wed. 11/15 2 p.m. Community Dev. Committee City Hall Wed. 11/15 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 11/13 5:30 p.m. Water District Trustees Water District Tue. 11/14 4:30 p.m. Teen Center Advisory People Plus Tue. 11/14 6 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/15 7 p.m. Recreation Commission Zoom, Town Hall […]