Comedy Friday 8/25 Marcus Cardona special recording: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, Free Street Cocktail Bar, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com New England’s Funniest Comedian Finals: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $17-$22. 18-plus. auramaine.com Saturday 8/26 Amy Tee: 8 p.m., Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland. $25 advance, $30 […]
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People and Business: Aug. 23
Hires, promotions, appointments Alina Dubois was promoted at KeyBank in Portland to business banking relationship manager for Southern Maine. Dubois joined KeyBank in 2015 as a teller, was promoted to personal banker, became a branch manager in 2017 and promoted to area retail leader in 2021. Giving back Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick was […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Aug. 25-Sept. 1
Brunswick Mon. 8/28 3 p.m. Housing Committee Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 8/31 6:30 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom, Town Hall Harpswell Mon. 8/28 7 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Call-In Harpswell TV Wed. 8/30 6 p.m. Mitchell Field Admin Building Town Office Thu. 8/31 6 p.m. Select Board Town Office Topsham Thu. 8/31 10 a.m. Comprehensive Plan ReCode […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Try out Indian-style recipes with shrimp, zucchini or spiced basmati
You’re in for a real treat. Let’s pair a few of those garden zucchinis with shrimp (or scallops or chicken), incorporate some heat with Indian spices and serve it with aromatic basmati rice. Sounds good, doesn’t it? When I moved into this cottage on the cove eight years ago, it was filled with many, many […]
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Letter: What majority was polled on abortion?
In response to Nancy O’Hagan’s July 30 letter (“Legislature did listen to majority on abortion“), and I quote, “A majority of Mainers agree that only women and their doctors should decide if and when to give birth.” Where does she get her information? What poll is she referring to? She goes on to state, “the […]
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Letter: Who appoints Pine Tree Power experts?
I felt compelled to respond to David Vail’s input (“Get facts straight on Pine Tree Power,” Aug. 16) regarding my letter to the editor (“Pine Tree Power? Are we losing our minds?” Aug. 9). I won’t call Vail ignorant whereas he is entitled to his opinion. Instead, I will ask everyone to read between the […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Crunchy summer slaw and crispy chili salmon
What’s tangy and sweet and goes with everything that says summer, such as grilled meat and fish, light vegetarian dishes and tacos? A scoop of red cabbage slaw also adds crunchy texture to a plain green salad or a big fat sandwich. Not only is this slaw a breeze to make, but it can be […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 18-25
Comedy Saturday 8/19 Jay Pharoah: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $25-$35. auramaine.com Wednesday 8/23-Sunday 8/27 Portland Maine Comedy Festival: Various locations around Portland. 14-plus. portlandmainecomedy.com Friday 8/25 Marcus Cardona special recording: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, Free Street Cocktail Bar, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 8/19 Sebascodegan artists: 11 […]
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Community Calendar: Aug. 18-25
Books/Authors Wednesday 8/23 Cathie Pelletier author talk: “Northeaster,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Thursday 8/24 Colin Sargent author talk: “Red Hands,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Through 8/26 The Writer’s Staycation: Writer’s workshop/meetup, 10 a.m., Saturdays, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland. Free, registration required. […]
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People and Business: Aug. 16
Hires, promotions, appointments Shamit Grover, a trustee of Harvey Mudd College in California, was appointed to Waynflete’s board of trustees for a three-year term. He is also a managing partner of Vesper Company and Andalusian Credit Partners. Stephanie Pouzol, co-owner of Northeast Dental Partners, and Jennifer Thompson, executive director at the National Alliance on Mental […]