Science scholarship a tribute to Lisa Eid The Lisa Eid Scholarship Endowment has been established at the Catholic Foundation of Maine. Lisa Eid, a Lewiston native, died from cancer in 2021 at the age of 53. The scholarship will go to a Maine high school senior who plans to enter a science-related field, especially one […]
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People and Business: Jan. 11
Giving back Marden’s Surplus and Salvage raised and donated $100,000 to Maine Children’s Home’s Christmas Program. The donation is a combination of $84,000 from Marden’s customers through the company’s Red Stocking Program and a $16,000 gift from the Marden family. Marden’s has been running the Red Stocking Program for MCH since 2006. MCH provides new […]
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Educate teens about marijuana danger, panelists say
High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth.
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Jan. 13-20
Bath Wed. 1/18 4 p.m. Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee City Hall Brunswick Tue. 1/17 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/18 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/18 6 p.m. School Board Zoom Thu. 1/19 5 p.m. Cable TV Meeting Zoom, Town Hall Harpswell Mon. 1/16 5 p.m. Town Lands […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 13-20
Comedy Friday 1/13 SCRATCH! immersive comedy: 7 p.m., Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. facebook.com/stroudwaterdistillery Saturday 1/14 Nikki Glaser: The Good Girl Tour: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. Buy tickets at statetheatreportland.com. Comedy improv with YES&Co. featuring Parks McKinney: 7 p.m., Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland. $12 […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 13-20
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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Cooking at the Cove: Make your own sauce to complement any meal
Have you made this lovely concoction of cherry tomatoes, feta and herbs that hit social media a few years ago? Not only is it so delicious and easy, but you can use this delectable sauce in multiple ways. We’ve enjoyed it often with pasta but I recently mixed it into roasted spaghetti squash for a […]
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Bath seeks to fill committee vacancies
The city of Bath seeks volunteers to fill positions on six municipal committees. Members are needed to serve on the Economic Development, Forestry, Recreation, and Transportation committees and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Interested residents should complete an application form online at Cityofbath.com or go to the Bath City Clerk’s office.
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Nomination papers available for District 5 Brunswick council seat
Nomination papers are now available for the District 5 Brunswick Town Council seat left vacant by Chris Watkinson’s recent resignation. Nomination papers are due by Jan. 25. A special election will be held Feb. 28 at Town Hall. The winning candidate will serve the balance of the three-year term, which expires at the end of […]
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Don Roy Trio to take stage in Freeport
The Don Roy Trio, joined by The Arnott Siblings, will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Meetinghouse Arts in Freeport. The award-winning trio features Don Roy on fiddle, Cindy Roy on piano and Jay Young on bass. In addition to being a popular band on the Maine contra dance scene, the ensemble has […]