If planning Christmas meals seems overwhelming to you with all the other holiday tasks you have on your plate, look no further. These three versatile recipes can all be prepared ahead and/or delegated to someone else. I’m famous for my frittatas because each one has a unique flavor all its own. The recipe included here […]
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People and Business: Dec. 21
Giving back Town & Country Federal Credit Union donated $5,500 to help seven hunger-related organizations in Cumberland and York counties. The funds will enable the organizations to provide nearly 20,000 meals to children and families over the holidays. The donations will go to organizations including The Locker Project; food pantries in South Portland and Scarborough […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 23-30
Comedy Friday 12/23 Talk Of The Town Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. eventbrite.com Friday 12/30 You Should Smile More: 7 p.m., Meetinghouse Arts Gallery & Stage, 40 Main St., Freeport. Maine’s all-female improv comedy show. Ages 10 and up. eventbrite.com Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Dec. 23-30
Bath Mon. 12/26 5 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory Committee City Hall Brunswick Tue. 12/27 4:30 p.m. Recycling & Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 12/28 6 p.m. Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission Zoom, Town Hall Harpswell Tue. 12/27 5 p.m. Marine Resources Committee Town Office Thu. 12/29 6 p.m. Select Board Town Office Topsham Tue. […]
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Community Calendar: Dec. 23-30
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 […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A quick meal for a busy, pre-holiday evening
Roasted chicken, apples and leeks is a quick, economical main dish to serve your family on one of these upcoming busy nights – perhaps before the school concert or church fete, or after a round of holiday shopping at the mall. While the chicken and its accompaniments are roasting on a sheet pan with olive […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Dec. 16-23
Bath Tue. 12/20 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Tue. 12/20 5 p.m. Economic Development Committee City Hall Wed. 12/21 2 p.m. Community Development Committee City Hall Brunswick Mon. 12/19 4 p.m. Housing Committee Woodlawn Terrace Mon. 12/19 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 12/20 5 p.m. Town Commons Committee Zoom Tue. 12/20 […]
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People and Business: Dec. 14
Hires, promotions, appointments Brian Frost has been promoted to executive director of Portland Housing Authority, succeeding Cheryl Sessions as she retires. Frost joined PHA in 2020, previously working at Subsidized Housing Partners as an asset manager. Frost is a certified property manager and tax credit compliance professional. Elizabeth Schildkret has been hired by Portland Ovations […]
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More men ‘Man Up to Cancer’ with growing support group
Cape Elizabeth resident Trevor Maxwell’s Man Up to Cancer community has taken off across the country, inspiring men not to go through it alone.
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Community adds the spirit to Christmas with Kennerley concert, he says
This year’s concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer – and the audience.