Hires, promotions, appointments Matthew Glassman was appointed executive and artistic director of the Chocolate Church Art Center in Bath. Glassman was co-artistic director and ensemble member at Double Edge Theatre in Massachusetts from 2000 to 2022. Elizabeth Carlson-Guerin has been named artistic director of Acorn Productions, a nonprofit theater organization that produces the Maine Playwrights […]
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Campfire Institute’s outdoor programs create safe havens, community for LGBTQ+ youth
The nonprofit, which has expanded is offerings, is holding a leadership retreat and a prom for ages 12-17 next month in Bridgton.
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Success is in the cards for young Yarmouth collector
Seven-year-old Carter Torina of Yarmouth has amassed a following for his trade nights, which are now available online, and he’ll host a show at Hadlock Field this summer.
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Grants available to marine businesses for storm repair
Marine businesses impacted by the January coastal storms can apply for Island Institute’s Business Resilience Grant program. Up to $5,000 is available from the Tom Glenn Community Impact Fund for working waterfront businesses directly supporting fishing and aquaculture on islands and in fishing-dependent communities. Priority is given to businesses that support independent harvesters. Applications are […]
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Five new public restrooms to be installed in Portland
Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities is installing five new public toilets in the city to be finished this spring. Two will be at Deering Oaks – one at Kings Court and one at the playground – and two more at the Back Cove parking lot across from Hannaford, and one at the Valley Street community […]
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Portland Meetings: March 20-27
Wed. 3/20 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 3/20 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 3/21 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 3/21 4 p.m. Civil Service Employment City Hall Thu. 3/21 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 3/21 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Fri. 3/22 8 […]
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Letter: Popular vote treats every voter equally everywhere
In his letter to the editor of March 13 (“Popular vote removes voice of Maine voters“), Michael Buhelt claims the Maine Legislature “voted to remove the voice from every Maine citizen, regardless of party or persuasion, and give it to citizens of other states.” He is completely wrong. States don’t vote. People do. The POTUS […]
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Community Calendar: March 15-22
Books/Authors Saturday 3/16 Janice Thompson author talk: “Dry Tinder,” 1 p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library, 935 Cundy’s Harbor Road, Harpswell. cundysharbor.me Sunday 3/17 Reading Hilde Domin’s poetry: “The Wandering Radiance: Selected Poems of Hilde Domin,” read by translator Mark S. Burrows, 3 p.m., Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St., Portland. Free, registration required. printbookstore.com Tuesday 3/19 […]
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South Portland firefighters pump up goal for Checking for Charity fundraiser
The primary beneficiary of the March 24 event will be Make a Wish Maine.
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New ‘live fire’ facility will improve training for WRVC students, county’s firefighters
Westbrook Regional Vocational Center expects $1.5 million in federal funding to build a “live fire” facility.