I want to remind every elected official from councilors and select board members to the senators and representatives in Augusta and Washington, D.C., that they were not elected because they know more or are smarter than I am; they were elected because they promised to represent me. They pledged to educate themselves about policies and […]
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Maine Outdoor Film Festival announces its 2023 lineup
The Portland-based 2023 Maine Outdoor Film Festival will feature 96 outdoor adventure and conservation films, July 20 to 30, at six different indoor and outdoor venues throughout the city. Tickets for all screenings are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Full festival entry “Gold Passes” are also available for $120. The festival schedule […]
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World-renowned musician James Kennerley to join Falmouth church this fall
Kennerley has recently been hired as the music minister of the Episcopal Church of Saint Mary in Falmouth.
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Magno Terra Cafe finds its home in Yarmouth
From cooking meals in her home kitchen to finding a permanent location for a cafe in Yarmouth, opening and running Magno Terra “has been a dream of mine for my whole life,” said chef Antonetta “Toni” Magno-Fish.
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Equity, partnerships focus of new Portland Trails director
From traffic to health to affordable housing, Jon Kachmar believes trail networks and regional partnerships can be part of the solution.
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Arts Calendar: July 14-21
Comedy Friday 7/14 Zilla Vodnas, Bethany Van Delft: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Thursdays 7/20 & 7/27 New England’s Funniest Comedian qualifying rounds: 8 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. $12-$15. auramaine.com Friday 7/21 Don’t Tell Comedy secret show: 8 p.m., East Bayside, Portland. $25. 21-plus. donttellcomedy.com Ongoing […]
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Community Calendar: July 14-21
Books/Authors Tuesday 7/18 Emily Franklin author talk: “The Lioness of Boston,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Martin Fletcher author talk: “Teachers, The Ones I Can’t Forget,” 7 p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport. $20. freeportspeech.org Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, […]
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People and Business: July 12
Hires, promotions, appointments Girl Scouts of Maine added new members to its board of directors and elected some to new officer positions. Board member Donna Watson of Pownal was elected president and chairperson of the board. She has been a board member since 2016 and was a national operation executive for consumer lending at Bank […]
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Portland Meetings: July 12-19
Wed. 7/12 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 7/12 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Mon. 7/17 4 p.m. Special City Council Zoom, City Hall Mon. 7/17 5:30 p.m. Special City Council Zoom, City Hall Tue. 7/18 8 a.m. Nominating/Legislative Zoom Wed. 7/19 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom
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Arts Calendar: July 7-14
Comedy Friday 7/7 Balderdash Academy Improv: 7 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. thehillarts.me Saturday 7/8 Laffter Effects with Andrew Mayer: 8 p.m., First Parish UU Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. $20. laf78.eventbrite.com Friday 7/14 Zilla Vodnas, Bethany Van Delft: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Ongoing The […]