Books/Authors Tuesday 3/5 Crime writers panel: Joseph Souza, Brenda Buchanan and Richard Cass, 6 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. Registration required. scarboroughlibrary.org Summer J. Hart artist and poetry reading: “Out in May Back in October” beadwork tapestry and poetry reading from “Boomhouse,” 6 p.m., Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford St., Portland. Free, registration encouraged. […]
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People and Business: Feb. 21
Hires, promotions, appointments Hancock Lumber has appointed Anna Russo to chief people officer following the retirement of Wendy Scribner, who had been with the company for 40 years. Russo was hired in 2000 and later served as HR manager. She worked as an HR director, HR senior business partner and safety compliance officer at several […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 23-March 1
Comedy Friday 2/23 Eric D’Alessandro: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Hey Party People: 7 p.m., Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland. $15 advance, $18 at door, pay-what-you-can. mayostreetarts.org Saturday 2/24 Alex Giampapa: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com “Cut Your Teeth”: […]
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Community Calendar: Feb. 23-March 1
Books/Authors Through 2/27 Longfellow Days: Poetry readings and other activities in honor of Henry Longfellow in Brunswick and Topsham. uubrunswick.org/longfellow-days-2024 Wednesday 2/28 John Patrick Green author talk: “Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse,” book launch, 5:30 p.m., Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St., Portland. printbookstore.com Kate Kearns and Mike Bove poetry reading: 6:30 p.m., […]
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Connection program for senior New Mainers going swimmingly
A nonprofit group for immigrant women says its swimming lessons for elders combat social isolation while teaching the participants a new skill.
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: One month of Black history is not enough
We are going to take a break from updates on the strategic plan and budget in this month’s column, as I want to use this article to recognize the leading work of the Portland Public Schools, specifically on Black history. February is Black History Month, a time to recognize all the contributions and the legacy […]
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Portland Meetings: Feb. 21-28
Wed. 2/21 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 2/21 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Fri. 2/23 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Mon. 2/26 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 2/27 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 2/27 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 2/27 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Zoom Wed. 2/28 […]
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Husky Line bus service for Gorham at crossroads
The town must join the Metro system, at a cost of $170,000 this year, to keep the service open to the public, the executive director says.
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 16-23
Comedy Friday 2/16 Brendan Eyre: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 2/17 Made Made Local Showcase: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Monday 2/19 Hopped Up Laughs Standup Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Brickyard Hollow Brewing, 149 Main St., Brunswick. Free. eventbrite.com/e/809904424937 Friday 2/23 […]
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Community Calendar: Feb. 16-23
Books/Authors Saturday 2/17 Hannah Moushabeck author talk: “Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine,” 10 a.m., Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St., Portland. Free, registration required. printbookstore.com Tuesday 2/20 Ellen Baker author talk: “The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson,” 7 p.m., Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St., Portland. printbookstore.com Thursday 2/22 Crystal Hall and Birgit Tautz […]