Books/Authors Saturday 9/23 Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 250 Thompson’s Point Road, Portland. $1, registration recommended. kitetails.org Tuesday 9/26 Heidi Julavits author talk: “Directions to Myself: A Memoir of Four Years,” 6 p.m., Oxbow Blending & Bottling, 49 Washington Ave., Portland. 18-plus. portlandlibrary.com Jennifer […]
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Letter: Intentionally taking life is murder, abortion no exception
In response to Nancy O’Hagan’s letter (“Numbers show Mainers support abortion“) published Sept. 5, I would like to offer a thoughtful rebuttal. The problem with numbers these days is that they can only be trusted to defend a position if the source of the information also supports your position. Statistics and numbers aside, I would […]
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Letter: Don’t be deluded by ‘medically necessary’ abortions
A letter from Nancy O’Hagan of Portland (“Numbers show Mainers support abortion,” Sept. 5) contained this summary passage: “I have never met a single woman that wants anyone but herself to decide if and when she gives birth.” In response, I note that in my 81 years, I have never met a single woman that […]
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Letter: Equity requires inequality, modern America is better
In their Sept. 7 letter, “Follow federal agency’s lead for racial equity,” the Mishlers state that “systemic racism … is taking place” in this country and that “equal rights and protections” can be pursued through President Biden’s mandated equity agenda. I challenge both ideas. Equality means the same treatment for everyone. Equity means the same […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Protein-powered seedy crackers for sporty evenings
Here are a couple of tricks to get you through soccer and football season. I know what it’s like to be practically living in your vehicle this time of year as you get your children or grandchildren to and fro. I adore seedy crackers, but I always feel disappointed when I find the amount in […]
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Lunch and Learn Q&A Sept. 28 in Bath
Bath city staff members will host a Lunch and Learn Q&A session at noon Thursday, Sept. 28, at Union + Co. Staff members will provide updates on projects and initiatives in the city and answer questions. Union + Co. is located at 31 Centre St. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch and RSVP […]
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Maine’s First Ship Full Moon Dinner coming up
Maine’s First Ship will host its second annual Full Moon Dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29 at Bath Freight Shed, with a view of the Virginia on the Kennebec River. Chefs Chris Toy and Jeff Mao will prepare locally-sourced ingredients for a Chinese hot pot and music will be performed by Kat Logan. […]
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Brunswick Climate Action Plan public workshop
As Brunswick develops its Climate Action Plan, the town is continuing to request feedback from the public. A workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Coffin School. The workshop will involve a review of the initial results of the recent Greenhouse Gas Inventory and discussion of what residents […]
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New leader of hunger-prevention agency ‘passionate’ about mission
Hannah Chatalbash of Brunswick has been named executive director of the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program.
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 15-22
Comedy Sunday 9/17 Demetri Martin: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $30-$45. statetheatreportland.com Friday 9/22 “Talk of the Town”: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 9/16 “What’s Worth […]