I have known Amy Kuhn for many years as a parent, lawyer, town councilor and state representative (House District 111). She brings openness, intelligence and conviction to her work. If you have met her or worked with her, as I have, that is immediately apparent. I am grateful for the work she has done for […]
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Grubs take center stage in pesticide control talks in Falmouth
A stricter draft ordinance would prohibit the use and sale of common non-organic weed, grub, and crabgrass pesticides.
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Falmouth to hold forum to debate plastics policy
The Falmouth Conservation Commission is hosting a forum focused on initiatives to reduce the use of plastics on Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Falmouth High School Theater. The intent of the forum is to highlight the impact of plastics on health and environment and to provide educational opportunities for the public, including ways to […]
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Planning for the future of our high schools, near- and long-term
Portland Public Schools envisions a future where our high schools have fantastic facilities where we provide students with a rigorous academic, career and technical education high school experience. And with our high school buildings assessed in 2017 to have $40 million each in improvement needs – a price tag sure to climb higher due to […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 20-27
Comedy Friday 9/20 & Saturday 9/21 Irene Tu: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 9/22 Gavin Matts: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 9/26 “And That’s Why We Drink”: Live podcast, 7 p.m., Aura, 121 Center St., […]
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People and Business: Sept. 18
Hires, promotions, appointments Frederick Dillon was promoted to director of the South Portland Water Resource Protection Department. He was previously the department’s stormwater program coordinator, and had worked five years as a project manager with FB Environmental Associates and 15 years in Falmouth’s Water Pollution Control Department. Kimberly Veilleux of South Portland has joined Legacy […]
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Portland Meetings: Sept. 18-25
Wed. 9/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 9/18 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 9/18 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Thu. 9/19 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 9/19 2 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom, Fish Pier Thu. 9/19 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Mon. 9/23 5 p.m. […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 20-27
Bulletin Board Friday 9/20 & Saturday 9/21 FriendCon Board Games and Tabletop Convention: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Woodfords Club, 179 Woodfords St., Portland. $10 suggested donation, or donate a game. Under age 16 accompanied by adult. friendcon.me Through 9/22 The Harvest Village artisan fair: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. outside the Maine Mall, 364 […]
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Northern Meetings: Sept. 19-26
Chebeague Island Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Committee Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Democratic Committee Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 9/19 8 a.m. Falmouth/Cumberland Community Chamber Town Hall Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 9/24 4 p.m. Parks/Community Programs Activity Center […]
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Mainewhile: Life is a balance of loss, grief, joy and adjustments
Sept. 11 is a day of national mourning. This year marked the 23rd anniversary of the awful, sad, mind-boggling day when terrorists took so many lives. Moments in history like that, the big traumas, they leave a really big scar. You remember where you were. I was home, snuggled up with my not-quite-1-year-old baby. He […]