I write in support of Anne Philbrick’s letter (“What majority was polled on abortion?” Aug. 23). These days when participating in politics, maybe in anything, you must look at the question, the words. Maine media made it appear that Maine people wanted “abortion on demand” by their words, but the reality is while many Maine […]
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Letter: Numbers show Mainers support abortion
Replying to Anne Philbrick’s Aug. 23 letter, “What majority was polled on abortion?,” which was in response to my Aug. 2 letter on same topic. The very day that SCOTUS overturned our almost 50-year-old federal right to abortion, thousands of people marched to protest the decision in Portland. Large protests took place in York and […]
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Portland Meetings: Sept. 6-13
Wed. 9/6 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Wed. 9/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 9/7 5 p.m. Parks Commission City Hall Thu. 9/7 5 p.m. Green Space Meeting Lyseth School Thu. 9/7 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals City Hall Tue. 9/12 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 9/12 4 p.m. […]
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Letter: Follow federal agency’s lead for racial equity
With respect to our recent forum piece (“Equal rights and protection for all under the law,” Aug. 16), we suggested two endeavors to combat racism in the future. The first was to acknowledge that systemic racism has taken place, is taking place. The second advocated for the creation of mechanisms to ensure all citizens have […]
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People and Business: Sept. 6
Hires, promotions, appointments The Telling Room, a Portland-based nonprofit literary arts organization for youth, has appointed Tanuja Desai Hidier president of the board of directors, Donna Simonetti as interim vice president and Catherine Richards as secretary. Sean Findlen and Libby Lauze joined the board in July. Eliza Donoghue of Brunswick was appointed executive director of […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 1-8
Comedy Friday 9/8 Deep Thoughts Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.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 9/1 “Encounters” interactive exhibit: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays-Sundays, Maine Studio Works, 170 Anderson St., Portland. […]
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People and Business: Aug. 30
Hires, promotions, appointments Simon Griffiths was appointed the chief executive officer of Camden National Corporation, to begin in January, succeeding Greg Dufour, who is retiring after nearly two decades. Griffiths was most recently executive vice president, head of core banking at Citizens Bank, and previously executive vice president, managing director retail network at Santander Bank. […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 1-8
Books/Authors Friday 9/1 & Saturday 9/2 New England Art Book Fair: 5-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland. space538.org Saturday 9/2 Irene Drago book signing: “Lavinia Wren and the Sailmakers,” 1 p.m., Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop, 49 Exchange St., Portland. shermans.com Nick Fuller Googins book signing: […]
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School Notebook: Aug. 30
Portland school official earns Maine Black Excellence Award Julia Hazel, Portland Public Schools’ director of BIPOC career pathways and leadership development, has received the Compass Career Award as part of the Maine Black Excellence Awards, presented by The Third Place. The Compass Career Award recognizes individuals who accomplish a standout achievement in their workplace or […]
