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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Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
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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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Cumberland town clerk retires after 22 years with town
After 22 years working for the town of Cumberland and 12 years as town clerk, Tammy O’Donnell will retire at the end of the month. While she’s excited to retire, O’Donnell said, leaving the job is bittersweet because she’ll miss her co-workers and her customers. “It’s actually very sad, in a way,” she said. “I’m […]
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Holiday celebrations light up Yarmouth and Cumberland
Follow a map in Yarmouth or drive through a lit up landscape at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.
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Falmouth Route 1 mixed-use project not yet set for green light
The board says it will need to see the result of a traffic review for the Route 1 project.
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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.
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Northern Meetings: Dec. 15-22
Chebeague Island Wed. 12/21 6 p.m. Selectboard Meeting Town Hall Cumberland Tue. 12/20 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Falmouth Fri. 12/16 3 p.m. Community Wellness Committee, Human Services Town Hall Tue. 12/20 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Town Hall Wed. 12/21 3 p.m. REAC, Conservation Commission, Appointments Committee Town Hall Freeport Mon. 12/19 […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 16-23
Comedy Thursday 12/22 The “Welcome to Maine: Yuletide Yuhts” Comedy Show: 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. stlawrencearts.org Friday 12/23 Talk Of The Town Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. eventbrite.com Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. Hosted […]
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Northern Meetings: Dec. 8-15
Chebeague Island Mon. 12/12 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Island School Cumberland Mon. 12/12 6 p.m. Town Council Meeting Council Chambers Tue. 12/13 6:30 p.m. Housing Task Force Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 12/8 7 p.m. Shellfish Conservation Committee Council Chambers Mon. 12/12 7 p.m. Special Town Council Meeting Zoom Freeport Thu. 12/8 6:30 p.m. Shellfish […]