Climate change initiatives and focusing on the local food economy are priorities for Steve Walker.
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Presumpscot Regional Land Trust director leaves widespread legacy
The land trust has tripled its land conservation under Rachelle Curran Apse’s watch. Apse is stepping down as executive director next month.
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. […]
Community Calendar: Nov. 17-24
Books/Authors Friday 11/17 Jeremy Nobel author talk: “Project Unlonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection,” 4 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com Blue Butterfield book launch: “Maine, A Love Story,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or […]
Yarmouth, Greely athletes make college choices
Six more standouts plan to play at next level
Waynflete girls win first Gold Ball in a decade
Flyers need PKs to outlast Fort Kent in Class C state final.
Cumberland-North Yarmouth taxpayers group holds open house Saturday
The Cumberland/North Yarmouth Taxpayer Advisory Group will hold an open house from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Westcustogo Hall & Community Center in North Yarmouth. The residents’ group invites other residents to stop in and share their thoughts on growth and development in the two towns, the potential impact of proposed SAD 51 school projects on […]
Falmouth preparing to get Very Merry with three days of festivities
The annual Very Merry Falmouth takes place this Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, starting with the Community Tree Lighting at Village Park.
Nov. 20 order deadline for Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club citrus sale
The Cumberland/North Yarmouth Lions Club is accepting orders until Monday, Nov. 20, for its 28th Annual Fresh Florida Citrus Sale to benefit Greely High School scholarships. Funds from the sale will also benefit Project Graduation. Three 20-pound citrus assortments are available: all oranges; all grapefruit; or 50/50 oranges and grapefruit. Each box is $34 and […]