Two new programs from Finally Home in North Yarmouth will provide financial assistance to eligible Mainers whose old dogs require medical services, including being put down.
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Topsham takes silver in Winterkids Winter Games
Students at Williams-Cone School in Topsham are silver medalists, earning a second-place win in the 6th annual WinterKids Winter Games. Entering the Winter Games for the first time this year, Williams-Cone beat out 14 other schools across the state for second place and $3,000 in prize money, WinterKids announced Wednesday. Taking first place was Leroy […]
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Morse High School to Host International Night Feb. 17
Morse High School will host its first International Night, Friday, Feb. 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members of the school’s International Club have invited exchanges student from around Maine and each will have a table display about their home country. Attendees will be given passports to stamp at each table they visit. The students […]
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People and Business: Feb. 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Alf Anderson has been appointed as the associate state director for advocacy and outreach at the AARP Maine state office in Portland. He previously served as director of membership and marketing from 2015 to 2019, as well as executive director of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce from 2019 to 2022. Dana […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Feb. 17-24
Bath Wed. 2/22 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Tue. 2/21 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 2/21 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 2/23 5 p.m. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Zoom Harpswell Mon. 2/20 5 p.m. Town Lands Town Office Wed. 2/22 4 p.m. Recycling Committee Town Office Thu. 2/23 […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Cheesy and chocolatey brunch for surviving winter
When I go out for an occasional restaurant breakfast, if any version of a Monte Cristo sandwich is on the menu, I browse no further. That is why, on a recent blustery evening – no, not that one – I built this breakfast casserole and invited friends for the next day’s brunch. At 10:30 a.m. […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 17-24
Comedy Friday 2/17 The Flannel and The Fruit Comedy: 7 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20 eventbrite.com Saturday 2/18 Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. 18-plus. auramaine.com Thursday 2/23 Comedy night: 7:30 p.m., North 43 Bistro, 1 Spring Point Drive, South Portland. […]
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Community Calendar: Feb. 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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Patten Free Library writing contest winners announced
Patten Free Library’s ninth annual writing contest drew more than 50 submissions for each of its categories. For the first time, creative non-fiction submissions were accepted this year. Grade 7-9 winners were: nonfiction, “Me” by Franny DeGeer, first place, and “Peaks Island Vignette” by Harper Nelson, second place; fiction, “Nightmare in Disguise” by Rory Leeman, […]
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Thayer Treats offers Valentine’s cookie decorating
Decorate Valentine’s Day cookies in the community room of the Patten Free Library, led by Thayer Treats, Friday, Feb. 10 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. They will teach the tissue paper method to transfer lettering, fine line work and lettering with royal icing, and watercolor painting a floral heart and accents. The session is for […]