Harpswell residents approved a $6.9 million budget last week after rejecting a proposal for the town to acquire Harpswell Coastal Academy campus. William “Bart” Beattie and Gregory Greenleaf were the winners in a three-way race for two seats on the SAD 75 school board that also included incumbent Eric Lusk. The town budget is up […]
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Arts Calendar: March 17-24
Comedy Sunday 3/19 Fortune Feimster: 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $30-$60. statetheatreportland.com Wednesday 3/22 Comedy night: 7:30 p.m., North43Bistro, 1 Spring Point Drive, South Portland. $15. north43bistro.com Noel Miller: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $35-$45. statetheatreportland.com Friday 3/24 Rufat Agayev: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, […]
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Community Calendar: March 17-24
Books/Authors 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 by Portland Public Library, Riverton Branch, 1600 Forest Ave. portlandlibrary.com Books a la Carte: 2 p.m., third Tuesday of the month. Book and author discussions, no assigned reading. People Plus, […]
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People and Business: March 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Marie Audett and Kathreen Lee have joined Maine Medical Partners‘ Surgical Care Casco Bay center as colorectal surgeons. Jordan Malenke joins the otolaryngology center and also works as a head and neck surgeon. Christopher Tuohy is a new interventional cardiologist at the cardiology center. Green Tree Realty of Portland is now part […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: March 17-24
Bath Wed. 3/22 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 3/20 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 3/22 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 3/22 6 p.m. Rivers/Coastal Waters Commission Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 3/23 9:30 a.m. People Plus Trustees People Plus Thu. 3/23 5 p.m. Master Plan Committee […]
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Letter: Freeport town manager did not serve the town
As a recent retiree from the Freeport Finance Department and previously serving as principal financial officer with the city of Portland, I feel the need to express concern for the citizens of Freeport and its employees over the recent resignation of Peter Joseph, town manager. Any responsible town manager would never leave with impending budget […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Salute to the Irish with stew and carrot cake
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, so let’s get a head start so you can buy your provisions early, before the Guinness runs out. Some advice: be sure to use a beef chuck roast rather than pre-cut stew meat and add plenty of carrots as they will lend a delightful sweetness that will […]
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Bath to host future land use workshop
As part of its Comprehensive Plan update, Bath will host a workshop on future land use from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, at Bath City Hall Auditorium. Participants will be led in a discussion of different ideas about housing, business, retail, public spaces and climate resilience. The input will be used in developing […]
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Harpswell town meeting, school board election March 11
Harpswell voters will convene at Harpswell Community School Saturday, March 11, for the annual Town Meeting and a school board election. Polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to cast ballots for two seats on the SAD 75 Board of Directors. Voters will choose among incumbent Eric Lusk and challengers William “Bart” Beattie […]
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Small towns get tool to help efforts to preserve working waterfronts
Harpswell plans to be among the users of a new inventory template to assess the economic impact of their marine industries.