Books/Authors Wednesday 9/20 Adam Alter author talk: “Anatomy of a Breakthrough,” 2 p.m., virtual via Zoom, hosted by Topsham Public Library. libraryc.org/topshamlibrary Shannon Bowring author talk: “The Road to Dalton,” 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. Hybrid. patten.lib.me.us Daniel Hecht book reading: “The Body Below,” 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant […]
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People and Business: Sept. 13
Hires, promotions, appointments Amy Lamb of the Maine Trust for Local News, formerly Maine Today Media, has been promoted to chief operating officer from her position as group vice president of financial planning and analysis. She’s been with the company since 2011. Stefanie Manning, former group vice president of consumer revenue and creative services, has […]
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Upcoming exhibit depicts artists’ ocean connections and concerns
Three Maine artists hope their show, “Alight on the Rocky Shores: This is not an exhibition on lighthouses,” will promote protection of a vulnerable environment.
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Sept. 15-22
Bath Wed. 9/20 2 p.m. Community Dev. Committee YMCA Wed. 9/20 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 9/18 4:30 p.m. Climate Action Task Force Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 9/18 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 9/19 5 p.m. Town Commons Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 9/19 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Too many tomatoes? Tuck them in a tart or BLT salad
Tomatoes. We either don’t have enough or we have too many. Let me help you out with a couple yummy recipes. This rich, herby tart is lovely served warm or at room temperature, served with a big green salad, or gobbled down at breakfast with eggs and hash browns. My best advice is to use […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 8-15
Comedy Friday 9/8 Deep Thoughts Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Sam Miller: 8 p.m., First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Saturday 9/9 YES&Co. Improv with Angela Coulombe: 7 p.m., Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland. $15. eventbrite.com Matt’s Pat’s Comedy […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 8-15
Books/Authors Wednesday 9/13 Stephanie Cotsirilos author talk: “My Xanthi,” Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland, in bad weather. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library. portlandlibrary.com Books a la […]
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Letter: Fighting for abortion deflects from real issues
I write in support of Anne Philbrick’s letter (“What majority was polled on abortion?” Aug. 23). These days when participating in politics, maybe in anything, you must look at the question, the words. Maine media made it appear that Maine people wanted “abortion on demand” by their words, but the reality is while many Maine […]
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Letter: Numbers show Mainers support abortion
Replying to Anne Philbrick’s Aug. 23 letter, “What majority was polled on abortion?,” which was in response to my Aug. 2 letter on same topic. The very day that SCOTUS overturned our almost 50-year-old federal right to abortion, thousands of people marched to protest the decision in Portland. Large protests took place in York and […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Sept. 8-15
Bath Mon. 9/11 1 p.m. Development Corporation City Hall Brunswick Mon. 9/11 5:30 p.m. Water District Trustees Water District Tue. 9/12 4:30 p.m. Teen Center Advisory People Plus Wed. 9/13 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 9/13 5 p.m. Cable TV Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 9/13 6 p.m. Appointments Committee Interviews […]