Dawn Roberts, in her Jan. 7 letter, “Decision about Trump on ballot raising wrong questions,” suggests that “it would be difficult to establish with confidence whether Trump was qualified to appear on the primary ballot.” Bellows thought not. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows stated, “I have little trouble concluding that the events of Jan. 6, […]
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Letter: Drowne Road project will add to tax, school burdens
I am very concerned about the proposed affordable housing project off Drowne Road in Cumberland. In the information shared in the Cumberland Crier regarding this effort, it speaks to people working in Cumberland not being able to afford to live here. However, nowhere in the information shared does it state that preference will be given […]
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People and Business: Jan. 24
Hires, promotions, appointments John Bentley was promoted to senior vice president, chief information officer at Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. He joined the bank as an information security officer in 2022. SBSI also hired Stephanie Paquet as senior vice president, director of risk management. Paquet has 20 years of experience in community banking. Christine Cram […]
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2024 Winter Guide: Don’t wing it, prep for the Great Backyard Bird Count
Maine Audubon is offering online Birding Basics courses and other activities so participants can gear up for the Great Backyard Bird Count in February.
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 19-26
Comedy Friday 1/19 Sue Costello: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 1/20 Maine Made Local Showcase: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Wednesday 1/24 Tim Murray: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 1/28 “Miraculous […]
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2024 Winter Guide: Maine Lakes Winter Carnival packs a lot into a day
Held at Highland Lake in Bridgton, the carnival features a rail jam, polar dip, live music and many more wintry amusements.
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2024 Winter Guide: Score family fun at Maine Mariners, Maine Celtics games
The minor league teams have plenty of events planned this winter to delight fans of all ages.
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Community Calendar: Jan. 19-26
Books/Authors Saturday 1/20 Patricia O’Donnell author talk: “A Symmetry of Husbands,” 1 p.m., Portland Public Library, Peaks Island branch. portlandlibrary.com Thursday 1/25 “Discuss Three Works by Ursula K. Le Guin”: 6:30 p.m., Back Cove Books, 651 Forest Ave., Portland. Registration required. backcovebooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, […]
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2024 Winter Guide: Savor the ‘charm of the outdoors’ from inside a cozy igloo
From heated igloos to cozy fires, establishments serve up plenty of outdoor options.
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People and Business: Jan. 17
Hires, promotions, appointments Jonathan Dunitz, an attorney at Verrill in Portland, was elected president of the Maine State Bar Association. He has been vice president of the association and is a member of the association’s Access to Justice Tax Credit Committee. Stacey Young was hired by Maine Savings Federal Credit Union as senior vice president […]