Comedy Friday 10/4 “Gals and Pals Spooky Evening of Comedy”: 7:30 p.m., Newscapes Brewing, 163 Washington Ave., Portland. $10. humanitix.com/us Friday 10/4 & Saturday 10/5 Caitlin Peluffo: 7 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Friday 10/11 Ryan O’Flanagan: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 […]
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Letter: Reelect Kuhn to further responsible gun safety
As a former Falmouth town councilor and as current chair of the Maine Gun Safety Coalition, I am writing in support of Amy Kuhn’s candidacy to serve a second term as District 111’s representative. Her devotion to public service is extraordinary: she served this last legislative session on both Falmouth’s Town Council (as its chair) […]
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Letter: Teresa Pierce is a collaborative, thoughtful representative
Living in Yarmouth and Senate District 25, I believe Teresa Pierce is the best person to represent our community in the Maine Senate. Her experience and passion are unmatched. As a father of young school-age children, I appreciate Teresa Pierce’s leadership in Augusta. She has worked to address our state’s teacher shortage, expand options for […]
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Community Calendar: Oct. 4-11
Bulletin Board Friday 10/4 & Saturday 10/5 New England Art Book Fair: 5-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, SPACE, 538 Congress St., Portland. Free. space538.org Friday 10/4-Sunday 10/6 Freeport Fall Festival: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, locations around L.L.Bean campus, […]
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Letter: Kuhn will advocate for Falmouth in the House
Amy Kuhn was recently recognized for her outstanding service and dedication to the Falmouth Memorial Library, the Theodore Johnson Award. She took her passion to the Legislature to look for ways to increase awareness and support of our libraries. Kuhn understands our community and always looks for ways to connect resources, support and advocacy to […]
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Letter: Christina Mitchell is principled, effective
As longtime residents of Cumberland, we write to enthusiastically support the candidacy of Christina Mitchell for Maine House District Seat 110, currently held by Steve Moriarty, who is retiring after many years of public service. Like Moriarty, Mitchell is a good listener who has no ideological axes to grind, knows how to get things done, […]
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Northern Meetings: Oct. 3-10
Chebeague Island Thu. 10/3 6 p.m. Stone Pier Workshop Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 10/3 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Mon. 10/7 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 10/10 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 10/3 4 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Thu. 10/3 5:30 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Town Hall […]
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Portland Meetings: Oct. 2-9
Wed. 10/2 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Zoom Wed. 10/2 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 10/3 5 p.m. Parks Commission Zoom, City Hall Thu. 10/3 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Mon. 10/7 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 10/8 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 10/8 5:30 p.m. […]
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Breastfeeding group grows community for new parents
After struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, La Leche League of Portland is growing in strength.
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Portland restaurants celebrate Maine Lobster Week with flair
From Sept. 22-29, 16 Portland restaurants served creative lobster specials to support the lobster industry during the shoulder season.