Project GRACE, a Scarborough nonprofit of “neighbors helping neighbors,” will host its 12th annual fuel rally Feb. 10. The rally raises funds for fuel assistance and will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Scarborough Public Library. The event will include a book sale, bake sale, sock drive, bottle drive, music and more. […]
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Three House District 122 candidates on South Portland ballot
South Portland voters will decide between three candidates in the March 5 election for House District 122 representative. The candidates running to serve the remainder of the late Rep. Louis Galgay Reckitt’s term are Matthew Beck, a Democrat, and Tristram Howard and Brendan Williams, both independents. The winner will hold the office until December. Reckitt […]
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Brunswick’s Oasis Free Clinics gearing up for bigger facility, more patients
Renovations are beginning at the new site, which will allow Oasis to serve more uninsured medical and dental patients in the Midcoast.
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Southern: Home stretch of winter sports season arrives
Just a few weeks remain for teams to make their move.
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Comedy Saturday 1/27 The Doppelbloopers: 7:30 p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. $18 advance, $22 at door. chocolatechurcharts.org Sunday 1/28 Lucas Zelnick: 8 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $30. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 2/1 “From Away”: 7 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. facebook.com/mainehouseofcomedy Friday 2/2 […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Books/Authors Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland, in bad weather. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library. portlandlibrary.com Books a la Carte: 2 p.m., third Tuesday, book and author discussions, no assigned reading. People Plus, 35 Union […]
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School Notebook: Jan. 24
Deadline is March 29 for Upcycle Challenge Students in first through 12th grade can participate in ecomaine’s annual Upcycle Challenge for the chance to win a $250 award. Two winners will be selected from groups split by grade – 1-6 and 7-12. Participants are asked to “transform discarded items into fresh, functional designs,” the organization […]
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Fitzpatrick honored for milestone, leads Cheverus to another victory
U. Maine-bound standout produces triple-double, helps keep Stags undefeated with a 70-48 win over Lewiston.
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Work on Falmouth’s comp plan update sparks concerns
The committee needs to ease off on residential growth and slow the update process down, says resident Lisa Joy.
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Yarmouth to host live town-focused storytelling event
The town of Yarmouth is seeking storytellers for a live community event March 15. The stories must be about a feeling or memory that connects the storyteller to Yarmouth, they must be able to be performed in 5 to 10 minutes, must be nonfiction, original to the writer and free of profanity and offensive or […]