As I write this column, we are experiencing (suffering through) one of those windy cold snaps that make me long for spring. I know it’s just around the corner, but it can’t get here fast enough as far as I’m concerned. As I went into full fantasy mode, dreaming of tending my vegetable garden and […]
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Brunswick High School Players to perform ‘Phantom of the Opera’
Brunswick High School Players, a theater program for Brunswick students, will perform the classic musical, “Phantom of the Opera,” at 7 p.m. March 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23, and at 2 p.m. March 17 at the high school’s Cooker Theater. The main cast is made up of 20 students with ballerinas, a chorus and […]
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Midcoast Youth Center requests Easter candy
Midcoast Youth Center, a nonprofit that serves housing- and food-insecure students and families in the Midcoast region, will hold an Easter egg hunt on March 31 at 10 a.m. at Maritime Field in Bath. The hunt is free to join. Candy donations can be dropped off at the youth center at 4 Old Brunswick Road […]
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Talk sustainable energy options at Bath library
The Bath Climate Conversations series returns this month with “Demystifying Renewable Electricity” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. The discussion, presented by the city Climate Action Commission, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and Patten Free Library, will go over different options for supporting renewable energy, including installing it in homes, taking part in a community solar […]
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Artists wanted for Banners Over Bath
Main Street Bath is giving out canvas banners for community members to paint, which its volunteers will hang around the city throughout the month of April. It asks that banners be painted in acrylic or oil-based paints that can tolerate outdoor conditions. This year’s banner theme is “flora and fauna,” and submissions must be returned […]
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Upcoming forum on Mitchell Field administrative building
Harpswell will hold a public meeting March 19 at 6 p.m. at the town office regarding plans for the administrative building at Mitchell Field. The building sits on a large open space in the field. Residents have proposed using it for educational opportunities like a library or marine studies, a potential shared resource for nonprofits and […]
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Community Calendar: March 8-15
Books/Authors Friday 3/8 Jerry Farnham author talk: “Red At Night,” noon, Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. Registration required. scarboroughlibrary.org Monday 3/11 Monty Orrick author talk: “The Crater Lake Murders,” 12:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. Registration required. scarboroughlibrary.org Éireann Lorsung and Nina MacLaughlin readings: Book reading with music by Matthew Houston, 7 p.m., […]
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Arts Calendar: March 8-15
Comedy Friday 3/8 Alvin Kuai: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Wednesday 3/13 “Cage Match” improv night: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $15. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Friday 3/15 “Cut Your Teeth”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Exhibits/Galleries Saturday 3/9 […]
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Access at heart of Portland Museum of Art’s Youth Art Month
The museum showcases young artists’ work throughout the month of March with a celebration to be held Saturday.
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Cardiac care hits the road in new program
MaineHealth’s Cardiac Fellows program and NorthStar division have come together to bring cardiac care to patients who can’t travel or get access to outpatient services.