The production, initially delayed by the pandemic and then by the death of its director, is a “labor of love” for the multi-aged Royal River Community Players cast and crew.
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Greely singer/songwriter to perform with Oshima Brothers
Charlie Moore and the professional duo will appear in concert Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Greely Center for the Arts.
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Third Act Maine plans to join protest in Washington, D.C.
The group of climate activists will demonstrate next month at the U.S. Department of Energy and call for the halt to approvals for liquified natural gas terminals.
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Greely PTO presents anti-bullying performance
The Greely Parent-Teacher Organization will host a free performance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, focused on ending bullying in schools. Juggler and comedian Jason Tardy of Stand Up, Stand Out will perform and, based on guidelines from StopBullying.gov and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will address topics that include […]
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‘Knuffle Bunny’ comes musically alive at children’s museum
Mo Willems’ adaptation of his popular book will be performed Jan. 26 to Feb. 25.
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Falmouth’s Giving Tree deemed a big success
The Falmouth Police Department’s annual Giving Tree fundraiser was a huge success this year. Five vehicles filled with toys, clothing and household goods, as well as $300 in gift cards, were delivered to Maine Needs, a Portland-based organization that distributes donated clothing, hygiene products, household items and other necessities to those in need. “To say […]
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Cumberland sets March referendum on Drowne Road affordable housing project
The first of three community meetings on the project will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Val Halla.
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Letter: With imagination, Drowne Road project could be better
We aren’t doing anyone a favor with the 107-unit Drowne Road project. If you are elderly or work in Cumberland and you look at this project as an opportunity to live where you work or where you grew up, don’t bet on it. The state and federal regulations applicable to this project prohibit local preferences. […]
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Northern Meetings: Jan. 18-25
Chebeague Island Wed. 1/24 6 p.m. Finance Committee Public Safety Cumberland Thu. 1/18 6 p.m. Affordable Housing Info Val Halla Mon. 1/22 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 1/18 4 p.m. Comp. Plan/Long-Range Planning Town Hall Mon. 1/22 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Thu. 1/18 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Committee Town […]
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Letter: Here’s what’s in the 84 pages: 23,000 Palestinians murdered
On Jan. 11, South Africa presented its 84-page charge of genocide – perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinians of Gaza – to the United Nations’ International Court of Justice. I don’t need that much paper: 23,000 Palestinians have been murdered. 10,000 of these have been children. Scott Hammond Portland