Kennebec Estuary Land Trust in Bath is hosting a free lecture via Zoom on the nine types of frogs and toads that live in Maine. Maine Master Naturalist Bryce Hach’s presentation, at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30, will include how to identify frog croaks and trills in the spring and summer and how they adapt […]
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Freeport planner to serve as interim town manager
The town will hire a search firm to assist in finding a permanent town manager to replace Peter Joseph.
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People and Business: March 22
Hires, promotions, appointments Kristen McAuley is now the senior program associate at the John T. Gorman Foundation in Portland. She has experience in public health roles, including serving as director of public health planning for the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, director of prevention at the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence, and as […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: March 24-31
Brunswick Fri. 3/24 1 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Sat. 3/25 8 a.m. Town Council Retreat Town Hall Tue. 3/28 4:30 p.m. Recycling/Sustainability Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 3/28 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 3/29 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 3/30 5 p.m. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Zoom, […]
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High-speed internet initiative kicks off with workshops
With sufficient access to high-speed internet in just 13% of the state, a regional coalition is working to increase availability throughout Cumberland County and in other underserved or unserved areas.
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Maple producers have plenty of sweetness on tap this weekend
Sugarhouses open their doors for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend events March 25-26 with demonstrations, samplings and sales, pancake breakfasts and other family activities.
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Community Calendar: March 24-31
Books/Authors Thursday 3/30 Jule Selbo author talk: Author of “9 Days,” second book of Dee Rommel mystery series set in Portland. 6 p.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway. southportlandlibrary.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted […]
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Arts Calendar: March 24-31
Comedy Friday 3/24 Rufat Agayev: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. facebook.com/mainehouseofcomedy Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. Hosted by Ian MacDonald. Weekly rotating lineup. $10 online or in person. eventbrite.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 3/26 “A Walk in the Woods”: 10 a.m. to […]
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Cape’s Elizabeth’s wayward seals – two of them – rehabilitated and released
The seal pup rescued after wandering town streets in January and another pup rescued a week earlier were safely returned to the ocean Thursday.
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Cooking at the Cove: Tea and scones for a truly Irish St. Patrick’s Day
There are so many ways that we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in America. Here at the cove, we don’t generally drink green beer or even have a corned beef and cabbage dinner. I’ve been known to imbibe in a half-pint of Guinness, and I’m not against a tipple of Bailey’s Irish Cream, but mostly, I […]