Bulletin Board Friday 7/5 Beginner Guitar and Songwriting: Deadline to sign up, presented by musician Pat Weston. July 11-Aug. 15, 4 p.m. ages 8-12, 5:30 p.m. ages 13-17, Community Services Hub, 418 Payne Road, Scarborough. $180. scarboroughmaine.org Wednesday 7/10 Portland CareerCenter hiring event: 9 a.m. to noon, Portland CareerCenter, 151 Jetport Boulevard, Portland. mainecareercenter.com “DanceAbility […]
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People and Business: July 3
Hires, promotions, appointments Kate Lemos McHale was named executive director of Greater Portland Landmarks. For the past seven years, she was the director of research of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Recognition Verrill attorney Jim Cohen was given the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is […]
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Portland Meetings: July 3-10
Wed. 7/3 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Mon. 7/8 2 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Board Fish Pier Tue. 7/9 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 7/9 5:30 p.m. HHS/Public Safety Zoom Wed. 7/10 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 7/10 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom
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Congolese hip-hop artist makes U.S. debut Friday in Portland
Marcel Kombo, aka Mister Trecy, will perform as part of the free African Summer Concert Series.
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Local parents’ pushback against smartphones picks up speed
The Turn the Tide Coalition, with members from throughout Cumberland County, seeks to put an end to phone-centered childhoods and get kids thinking creatively, playing and interacting again.
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Meow Lounge in Westbrook celebrates one year and 258 cat adoptions
The business finds homes for rescue cats from across the state, hosts community events with cats and sells cat-related goods made by local artists.
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Arts Calendar: June 28-July 5
Comedy Friday 6/28 “All Killers”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10 advance, $15 at door. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Justin Willman, “Illusionati”: Magic and comedy, 7 p.m. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $30-$49.50. statetheatreportland.com Saturday 6/29 Kathleen Madigan: 7 p.m. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $34.75-$69.75. statetheatreportland.com Mike Eaton: 7 p.m., […]
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Community Calendar: June 28-July 5
Bulletin Board Saturday 6/29 “As Good As New Market and Community Clothing Swap”: Noon to 5 p.m., Toad&Co, 31 Diamond St., Portland. Free. toadandco.com Saturday 6/29 & Sunday 6/30 Maine Oyster Festival: Free events around Freeport. themaineoysterfestival.com Wednesdays 7/3-7/31 Braiding Circle: For BIPOC community members, 4-6 p.m., Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland. Free, […]
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People and Business: June 26
Hires, promotions, appointments Erin Campbell has been promoted to CFO at Maine Savings Federal Credit Union. She joined as senior vice president of finance and accounting last year and was previously CFO at Maine State Credit Union and Brewer Federal Credit Union. David Sayers, CFO at Maine Savings for 15 years, will take on the […]
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Mainewhile: Rent-a-cat business may be answer to mouse problem
Built in the year 1818, my parents’ home is an utterly charming little post-and-beam Cape, set on the corner of two tiny roads in a rural Maine town. Surrounded by trees and meadow, it paints an idyllic picture and has welcomed, nurtured and cocooned the family for years now. Sit in it quietly, though, and […]