Two seniors chosen as Student Leaders interns Two Deering High School seniors were selected for Bank of America’s Student Leaders summer internship, an eight-week paid program to help students connect with employment and develop their skills. Jael Mowa is working at Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine. She is the state policy director for […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 23-30
Comedy Friday 8/23 Michael Brigante: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Breaking Down the House”: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Kendall Farrell: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 8/24 Jay Chanoine: 7 and 9:30 p.m., […]
Community Calendar: Aug. 23-30
Bulletin Board Saturday 8/24 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 5K: Benefits South Portland Food Cupboard, 8:30 a.m. kids fun run, 9 a.m. 5K, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. $30 advance, $35 day-of. tinyurl.com/bdz5ksy8 Portland School of Ballet open house: 10 a.m. to noon, 517 Forest Ave., Portland. portlandballet.org/psb “Star Party”: With Southern […]
People and Business: Aug. 21
Hires, promotions, appointments Craig Robinson was promoted to vice president, commercial services officer at Katahdin Trust, working at its Scarborough branch. He has worked at the bank for three years. Chris Keeler was hired as a regional sales executive at Taro Health, a health insurance provider serving individuals, families and small businesses. He previously worked […]
Yarmouth hears proposal to remove Royal River dams
The Army Corps of Engineers presented its findings on the impact of returning the river to its natural state.
Teens tune in for car care basics
Prince Memorial Library hosted a car maintenance session for teens, taught by a local auto professional.
Letter: Sligo Road speed limit was unwisely increased
Recently, the speed on a portion of Sligo Road was increased from 35 mph to 45 mph. After so many years of driving on Sligo Road at the posted speed of 35 mph all the way – until the 25 mph sign – someone unwisely changed the speed from 35 mph to 45 mph. Why? […]
Community Calendar: Aug. 16-23
Bulletin Board Friday 8/16 Freeport Community Day/50th Birthday Bash: 1-3 p.m. backpack and school supply giveaway, 5-8 p.m. street party, Freeport Community Services, 53 Depot St. fcsmaine.org/community-day Scarborough Summerfest: 5-10 p.m., Memorial Park and surrounding areas. scarboroughmaine.org/departments/community-services Sunday 8/18 Armenian Cultural Association of Maine Picnic: Noon, Winslow Park, Freeport. $38.59, $22.69 ages 10 and under. […]
Arts Calendar: Aug. 16-23
Comedy Friday 8/16 Tori Piskin: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 8/17 Anthony DeVito: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $24.25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Fred Armisen: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $30-$45. statetheatreportland.com Thursday 8/22 Alex Quow: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 […]