Chebeague Island Thu. 12/5 6 p.m. Marine Resources Mapping Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 12/9 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 12/9 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Freeport Mon. 12/9 6:30 p.m. Winslow Park Commission Town Hall Tue. 12/10 7:30 a.m. Appointments Committee Town Hall Tue. 12/10 7:30 a.m. Complete Streets Town Hall […]
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Yarmouth Historical Society recognizes student historians
Seven Yarmouth students received the Wellcome Prize for Student Historians for their research papers and films.
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Mainewhile: Holiday spending is breathtaking; choose thoughtfully
The last of the cranberry sauce has been eaten, the first of the Advent calendar doors has been opened … I suppose we are well and truly in The Holiday Season. I am speaking here (or writing here to be exact) specifically about Christmas. There are, of course, many other holidays, both religious and secular, […]
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People and Business: Dec. 4
Hires, promotions, appointments Alicia Napolitano of Gorham was hired at Bar Harbor Bank and Trust as vice president, senior treasury sales officer. She was previously senior corporate services officer at Bangor Savings Bank. Adam Owen has joined InterMed, beginning the new interventional pain medicine specialty. Owen is board certified in anesthesia and pain medicine and will […]
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Letter: Following Abdi Nor Iftin’s advice, connecting to others
I loved Abdi Nor Iftin’s Nov. 19 column (“Now is the time to buckle up and fight, not flee“) on the importance of immigrants being active in the community. My family also immigrated here (in 1631) so I find it ironic when my fellow non-Native American friends are xenophobic. I point out, “If we start […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 6-13
Comedy Friday 12/6 Nightmares Before Christmas Charity Comedy Showcase: 7:30 p.m., Newscapes Brewing, 163 Washington Ave., Portland. $10. humanitix.com Saturday 12/7 Rodney Norman: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20-$25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 12/12 “Local Legends of Maine Christmas Comedy”: 8 p.m., Blue, 650A Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at door. […]
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Community Calendar: Dec. 6-13
Bulletin Board Friday 12/6 Holiday Market at Tripping Gnome Farm: 4-8 p.m., 64 Lupine Lane, Freeport. facebook.com/TrippingGnomeFarm South Portland tree lighting: Activities start at 4:30 p.m., ceremony with speakers at 5:45, tree lighting at 6 p.m., Mill Creek Park. facebook.com/sopoparksrec Boozy Holiday Book Fair: 5-7 p.m., Novel Book Bar and Café, 643 Congress St., Portland. […]
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Portland Meetings: Nov. 4-11
Wed. 12/4 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. 12/4 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 12/5 5 p.m. Parks Commission Workshop Parks/Rec Thu. 12/5 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals City Hall Tue. 12/10 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Wed. 12/11 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Parks/Rec Wed. 12/11 6 p.m. […]
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Through My Lens: Taking a step back, but not giving up
Since the summer of 2020, writing for the local paper has been my greatest joy. Through my columns, I have built a community by sharing my love for this beautiful state I now call home, celebrating the culture, food and opportunities I’ve found here. As an immigrant and a proud naturalized American, I have used […]
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South Portland Red Riots Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Kevin Millington (10th year, 132-46 overall record, two state championships) 2023-24 record: 9-10 (Lost, 59-43, to Thornton Academy in Class AA South quarterfinals) Top returning players: Manny Hidalgo (Senior), Tom Maloji (Senior), Carmine Soucy (Senior), Gabe Jackson (Junior), Darius Johnson (Junior), Tristen Sanders (Junior) Coach’s comment: “It’s a very good group. We […]