Books/Authors Thursday 11/9 Maggie Jackson author talk: “Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure,” 6 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland, in bad weather. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted […]
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People and Business: Nov. 1
Hires, promotions, appointments Kathleen Grenier was promoted to branch operations manager at Saco & Biddeford Savings in Scarborough. She joined the company in 2012 at its Westbrook branch. Michelle Bellerose has been promoted to senior commercial loan administrator and named an Officer of the Bank. Jessi Knowlton has been hired as vice president, market manager […]
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Portland Meetings: Nov. 1-8
Wed. 11/1 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 11/1 6 p.m. District 1 Zoom Thu. 11/2 5 p.m. Parks Commission City Hall Thu. 11/2 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals City Hall Tue. 11/7 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 11/7 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Interviews Zoom Wed. 11/8 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Zoom […]
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People and Business: Oct. 25
Hires, promotions, appointments Tom Fogarty was appointed the director of advancement for the Salvation Army Northern New England Division. He previously served as the community engagement officer at Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice. Michelle Allen joined MEMIC as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. She is a certified employee benefits specialist and compensation […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Comedy Friday 10/27 Deep Thoughts Comedy Show: 8 p.m., Empire, 575 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $25 at door. empireliveme.com Wednesday 11/1 Recreational Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Core Cannabis Museum, 555 Congress St., Portland. Free. corecannabis.org Thursday 11/2 Judge John Hodgman, Van Freaks Roadshow: Live podcast, 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $25 advance, $30 […]
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Community Calendar: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Books/Authors Saturday 10/28 Walter W. Bannon book signing: “Digger Diver Dreamer,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., M.A. Storck, 32 Main St., Freeport. Jeremy Nobel author talk: “Project Unlonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection,” 4 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com Sunday 10/29 Rebecca Goodale, Carrie Scanga author/artist talk: “Back Then And Now,” […]
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Portland Meetings: Oct. 25-Nov. 1
Wed. 10/25 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom Wed. 10/25 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 10/25 6 p.m. District 2 Zoom Wed. 10/25 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Island Community Center Mon. 10/30 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Zoom, City Hall Tue. 10/31 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 10/31 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Interviews Zoom […]
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Letter: Question 6 will restore Maine’s promise to Wabanaki people
When it became a state in 1820, Maine assumed all the duties and obligations Massachusetts historically had regarding the “Indians within said District of Maine,” including treaty obligations to Wabanaki people within its borders. Although the record of this arrangement between the two states was part of the Maine Constitution when it was originally adopted, […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 20-27
Comedy Friday 10/20 Best of Boston comedy: 7 p.m., Smitty’s Cinema, 65 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Topsham. $20. smittyscinema.com Mark Normand: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $35-$69.75. statetheatreportland.com Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 10/21 Yarmouth Arts Festival: 10 […]