I’ve been doing a lot of raking this past week at the cove and it’s so nice to come in at dusk, pull a container of soup and an already made crunchy salad out of the fridge. Because I take the time to plan ahead, I can enjoy a beautiful, healthy dinner in minutes that […]
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Cape wins another close one, holding off Falmouth
Capers extend streak to 27 with a 7-6 victory.
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Cheverus beats Scarborough in historic fashion in DeRoche’s debut
Freshman phenom throws no-hitter, fans 15 in a 6-0 victory, the Stags’ first over the Red Storm since 2010.
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Arts Calendar: April 26-May 3
Comedy Friday 4/26 Doug Key: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Todd Barry: 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. $30 advance, $40 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com “Maine Made” local comedy: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 5/2 Jon Rudnitsky: 7 […]
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Community Calendar: April 26-May 3
(Editor’s Note: The Books/Authors listings have been moved to the Arts Calendar, see Writing/Authors.) Bulletin Board Friday 4/26 Yoga to benefit Teens to Trails: Led by Yoga with Ashley Flowers, 9 a.m., Toad&Co, 31 Diamond St., Portland. $15. 21-plus. toadandco.com Saturday 4/27 Topsham Train Show: Presented by Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to […]
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People and Business: April 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Julia Redding, a nursing home medical director for MaineHealth, has been appointed to the Avesta Housing Board of Directors. She is a member of the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board and a co-owner of Goodfire Brewing Co. in Portland. Dallas Phillips was named retail area sales manager for southern New England at […]
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Ceremony in Cape Elizabeth honors lives lost in sinking of WWII Navy vessel
A wreath is laid at the memorial to the USS Eagle, which was torpedoed off the coast 79 years ago.
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Through My Lens: Stop shouting about deportation – we are patriots and we’re here to stay
I find myself constantly worn down by the word “deport,” and I believe that everyone should feel the weight of its implications, particularly in a country that prides itself on diversity and inclusion. Each time I believe I’m settling into my life in this adopted land, this word surfaces, casting a shadow over my sense […]
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Letter: Alternatives to Gorham Connector must be studied
The Maine Turnpike Authority’s proposed highway spur to Gorham is an irreversible mistake. It will ruin our village center and local economy, create sprawl, and will not solve our traffic problem. The Gorham Town Council should vote to withdraw from the agreement it signed two years ago with the turnpike authority. The costs of this […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: April 26-May 3
Bath Mon. 4/29 5 p.m. Budget Workshop City Hall Wed. 5/1 10 a.m. Housing Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 5/1 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Education/Advocacy City Hall Wed. 5/1 6 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Thu. 5/2 8 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Wed. 5/1 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. […]