Books/Authors Saturday 8/26 The Writer’s Staycation: Writer’s workshop/meetup, 10 a.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland. Free, registration required. southportlandlibrary.com Tuesday 8/29 Bernice Lerner author talk: “All the Horrors of War,” 6 p.m. Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Friday 9/1 & Saturday 9/2 New England Art Book Fair: 5-9 p.m. Friday, […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 25-Sept. 1
Comedy Friday 8/25 Marcus Cardona special recording: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, Free Street Cocktail Bar, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com New England’s Funniest Comedian Finals: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $17-$22. 18-plus. auramaine.com Saturday 8/26 Amy Tee: 8 p.m., Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland. $25 advance, $30 […]
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People and Business: Aug. 23
Hires, promotions, appointments Alina Dubois was promoted at KeyBank in Portland to business banking relationship manager for Southern Maine. Dubois joined KeyBank in 2015 as a teller, was promoted to personal banker, became a branch manager in 2017 and promoted to area retail leader in 2021. Giving back Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick was […]
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 24-31
Cumberland Mon. 8/28 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 8/28 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Tue. 8/29 7:45 a.m. Economic Dev. Corporation Zoom North Yarmouth Thu. 8/24 6:30 p.m. Economic Dev./Sustainability WH/CC Yarmouth Thu. 8/24 7 p.m. Town Council Voting Log Cabin and via GoTo Mon. 8/28 Noon Tree Committee […]
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Letter: What majority was polled on abortion?
In response to Nancy O’Hagan’s July 30 letter (“Legislature did listen to majority on abortion“), and I quote, “A majority of Mainers agree that only women and their doctors should decide if and when to give birth.” Where does she get her information? What poll is she referring to? She goes on to state, “the […]
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Letter: Who appoints Pine Tree Power experts?
I felt compelled to respond to David Vail’s input (“Get facts straight on Pine Tree Power,” Aug. 16) regarding my letter to the editor (“Pine Tree Power? Are we losing our minds?” Aug. 9). I won’t call Vail ignorant whereas he is entitled to his opinion. Instead, I will ask everyone to read between the […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 18-25
Comedy Saturday 8/19 Jay Pharoah: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $25-$35. auramaine.com Wednesday 8/23-Sunday 8/27 Portland Maine Comedy Festival: Various locations around Portland. 14-plus. portlandmainecomedy.com Friday 8/25 Marcus Cardona special recording: 8 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, Free Street Cocktail Bar, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 8/19 Sebascodegan artists: 11 […]
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Community Calendar: Aug. 18-25
Books/Authors Wednesday 8/23 Cathie Pelletier author talk: “Northeaster,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Thursday 8/24 Colin Sargent author talk: “Red Hands,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Through 8/26 The Writer’s Staycation: Writer’s workshop/meetup, 10 a.m., Saturdays, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland. Free, registration required. […]
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People and Business: Aug. 16
Hires, promotions, appointments Shamit Grover, a trustee of Harvey Mudd College in California, was appointed to Waynflete’s board of trustees for a three-year term. He is also a managing partner of Vesper Company and Andalusian Credit Partners. Stephanie Pouzol, co-owner of Northeast Dental Partners, and Jennifer Thompson, executive director at the National Alliance on Mental […]
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Textile recycling comes to Cumberland
The town of Cumberland recently received its first Apparel Impact textile recycling box, located at Town Hall. Residents can recycle their unwanted or even damaged textiles free of charge, including clothing, shoes, sheets, coats and jackets. The textiles will then be up-cycled and donated to families in need, or recycled to be used as materials […]