Hires, promotions, appointments Nicole Evans was promoted to executive director at United Way of Mid Coast Maine in Bath. Evans joined United Way as a director of development in May 2022. Before that, she served as executive director for the American Red Cross Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter, and held leadership positions at Mid […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Books/Authors Thursday 2/2 Community read, “Parable of the Sower”: 6 p.m. “Parable of the Sower,” a graphic novel adaptation, adapted by Damien Duffy, illustrated by John Jennings. Downtown Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. portlandlibrary.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland. Informal book […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Comedy Monday 1/30 Funny at Flask open mic: 7 p.m., Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com 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 1/29 UMVA Portland Gallery January Show: 1-4 p.m. “Taking […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Bath Tue. 1/31 5 p.m. Intro Tax Increment Financing City Hall Wed. 2/1 6 p.m. City Council Council Chambers Brunswick Wed. 2/1 5 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Council Chambers Wed. 2/1 7 p.m. Marine Resource Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Thu. 2/2 7 p.m. Comp. Plan Steering Zoom, Council Chambers Topsham Thu. 2/2 6:30 p.m. Select […]
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Letter: Today’s press lacks crucial journalism
I miss the press. To be more accurate, I miss the presentation of facts, absence of opinion, absence of speculation. I don’t think anyone can argue that the way news is presented is like it was two or three decades ago. I was very young during Watergate and I have studied how it unfolded and […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Savory spuds and a sweet treat
This entree that combines succulent scallops with flaky haddock has been served dozens of times at my house. If your budget doesn’t have room for scallops, just double the amount of haddock for this easy oven recipe. Now trust me, these potato stacks go with everything and will be your favorite new way to prepare […]
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Bath eighth graders hit the books with little buddies
An eighth grade class in Bath wraps up a reading project by writing customized stories for their kindergarten partners.
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Harpswell seeks feedback for comprehensive plan update
The Select Board of Harpswell recently created a Comprehensive Plan Task Force to work on updating the town’s comprehensive plan. The task force meets every third Thursday at 2:30 p.m. The town is seeking feedback from residents. To weigh in, go to compplan2024-harpswell.hub.arcgis.com.
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Sharing Table on Tuesdays at Brunswick library
For those seeking free, fresh produce this winter, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program and the Merrymeeting Gleaners qill host their Sharing Table every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. outside Brunswick’s Curtis Memorial Library or in the atrium. The produce will be available on a first come, first served basis.
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Free admission weekends at Maine Maritime Museum
Bath Savings is sponsoring admission-free weekends at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath this month and in February and March. Weekend visitors can receive indoor tours of the Percy and Small shipyard, held at 1 p.m. on Saturdays, and enjoy new exhibits which include, “Women Behind the Lens: The Photography of Emma D. Sewall, Josephine Ginn […]