(Editor’s Note: The Books/Authors listings have been moved to the Arts Calendar, see Writing/Authors.) Bulletin Board Friday 4/26 Yoga to benefit Teens to Trails: Led by Yoga with Ashley Flowers, 9 a.m., Toad&Co, 31 Diamond St., Portland. $15. 21-plus. toadandco.com Saturday 4/27 Topsham Train Show: Presented by Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to […]
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People and Business: April 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Julia Redding, a nursing home medical director for MaineHealth, has been appointed to the Avesta Housing Board of Directors. She is a member of the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board and a co-owner of Goodfire Brewing Co. in Portland. Dallas Phillips was named retail area sales manager for southern New England at […]
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Ceremony in Cape Elizabeth honors lives lost in sinking of WWII Navy vessel
A wreath is laid at the memorial to the USS Eagle, which was torpedoed off the coast 79 years ago.
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Letter: Alternatives to Gorham Connector must be studied
The Maine Turnpike Authority’s proposed highway spur to Gorham is an irreversible mistake. It will ruin our village center and local economy, create sprawl, and will not solve our traffic problem. The Gorham Town Council should vote to withdraw from the agreement it signed two years ago with the turnpike authority. The costs of this […]
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Letter: Banning menthol cigarettes is good for health and wallets
Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the U.S. Studies have shown that banning menthol cigarettes results in a quarter of menthol smokers giving up smoking. That would improve the health of thousands of young Mainers and reduce health care costs and increase longevity. Although the number of people who smoke cigarettes […]
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Portland Meetings: April 24-May 1
Wed. 4/24 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Wed. 4/24 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 4/24 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Committee Island Community Center Thu. 4/25 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Thu. 4/25 6 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom Fri. 4/26 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Mon. 4/29 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Zoom Tue. 4/30 […]
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Photography exhibit offers perspectives ‘Along the Coast’
The Cove Street Arts exhibition features photographers all connected to Maine showcasing the coast.
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Greely singer/songwriter, Yarmouth musician team up for benefit concert
Charlie Moore and Nick Prato will perform Friday in a concert to benefit Greely High School’s music department.
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Falmouth Kitchen Tour promises ‘unique’ showcase of recent renovations
Seven recently renovated kitchens will be featured on the May 11 tour.
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Cambodian festival to ring in Khmer New Year
A community celebration with a parade, traditional music, dance and food will be held Saturday in Westbrook.