Where have we heard this before? “I am a proud card-carrying member of the NRA, but…” Bob Rose lists his bona fides as a firearm owner, user and licensed concealed carrier in his Forum opinion piece “Guns are not the problem, but ban AR-15s” on Nov. 14. Plus, he’s a “lifelong Conservative and registered Republican.” […]
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Cumberland, Yarmouth and Falmouth news from The Forecaster.
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 24-Dec. 1
Comedy Friday 11/24 Stephen Kellogg: Music, stories and comedy, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. $20 advance, $25 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com Saturday 11/25 The Roast of Timmy Elliott: Fundraiser for injury support fund, 7 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com An Evening of Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Ground […]
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People and Business: Nov. 22
Hires, promotions, appointments Maine Behavioral Healthcare has appointed Lee Wolfrum of Freeport as medical director of Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook. He was an associate professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. FocusMaine co-founder and co-chair Andrea Cianchette Maker was named president of the the nonprofit economic development organization. She previously […]
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 23-30
Chebeague Island Tue. 11/28 6 p.m. School Committee Island School Thu. 11/30 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Cumberland Mon. 11/27 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 11/27 5 p.m. Workforce Housing Workshop Town Hall Mon. 11/27 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 11/28 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom, Town […]
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Cumberland church hosts another Recycle Saturday
Tuttle Road Community Church in Cumberland will host a Recycle Saturday event from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 2. The church is looking for items such as sneakers and used paper face masks for recycling, used lamps to be donated to Furniture Friends, and winter coats and apparel for all ages. The church is located at […]
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Ecomaine seeking Eco-Excellence Award nominees
Ecomaine is accepting nominations for its 2024 Eco-Excellence Awards to honor recycling, sustainability and waste diversion advocates in Maine who are creating more sustainable models of living in their communities. Nominations are open Jan. 17. Nominees can be businesses, schools, nonprofits, municipalities or staff, or individuals. Award recipients will be selected based on the effectiveness, […]
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New shop with ‘cool Yarmouth stuff’ also plans to give back
Town Pride, which sells customized apparel, opened last weekend and raised money for local food insecurity at the same time.
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Yarmouth adds assistant town manager position to its staff
The Town Council approves the appointment of Economic Development Director Scott LaFlamme to also serve as assistant manager, and it OKs funding for new and upgraded vehicle charging stations on Main Street.
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Area shelters see surge in stray and surrendered cats
Rising costs, the housing shortage and climate change are among the reasons for the increase, shelters say.
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 17-24
Comedy Saturday 11/18 Laugh Sanctuary: 8-10 p.m., First Parish UU Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. $20 advance, $25 at door. eventbrite.com “This Was a Bad Idea”: 8 p.m., Empire Live, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. empireliveme.com Monday 11/20 Hey Party People: 7 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $10-$30 advance, $15-$35 at door. […]