Comedy Friday 6/2 Sam Morril: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $35-$45. 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 Thursday 6/1-6/29 “Works in Watercolor”: Randy Eckard, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Portland. […]
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School Notebook: May 31
Air Force honors Deering science teacher Cyle Davenport, a Deering High School science teacher, received an inaugural Air and Space Forces Sentry Educator Award from the Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. The new award recognizes educators in New England who demonstrate Air Force values of integrity, service and excellence. “Mr. Davenport is known throughout […]
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Portland Meetings: May 31-June 7
Thu. 6/1 8 a.m. Corporation Counsel Search Zoom Thu. 6/1 5 p.m. Parks Commission Zoom, City Hall Mon. 6/5 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 6/6 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Wed. 6/7 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom
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Community Calendar: June 2-9
Books/Authors Saturday 6/3 Patrick Asare author talk: “The Boy from Boadua,” 5:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Tuesday 6/6 Bill Eville author talk: “Washed Ashore,” 6 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland. Informal […]
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Author hopes his journey will inspire disadvantaged youth
Patrick Asare will be in Brunswick next week to read from and discuss his book “The Boy from Boadua – One African’s Journey of Hunger and Sacrifice in Pursuit of a Dream.”
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Arts Calendar: May 26-June 2
Comedy Friday 5/26 Talk Of The Town Comedy Show: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Friday 6/2 Sam Morril: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $35-$45. 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 Friday […]
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Community Calendar: May 26-June 2
Books/Authors Wednesday 5/31 Chuck Collins author talk: “Altar to an Erupting Sun,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Thursday 6/1 Jennifer Dupree author talk: “The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach,” 6 p.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, South Portland. southportlandlibrary.com Wesley McNair poetry reading: 6:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham […]
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People and Business: May 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Janine Tremble was promoted to vice president of community engagement and impact at Maine Savings Federal Credit Union. Previously, she has been the executive assistant to the CEO, liaison to the board of directors and a marketing specialist. Evan Travers was promoted to store manager at the Westbrook UScellular location, 95 Rock […]
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Former hotel shelter resident rounds a corner
Shelley Williams, who now has an apartment in Portland, has made positive changes to turn her life around, according to a Scarborough official. Hotels are winding down operations as temporary shelters.
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Absentee voting now through June 8 at Portland City Hall
In-person absentee voting for the June 13 election is now underway at Portland City Hall. Absentee ballots may be cast from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the State of Maine Room on the second floor. The last day for absentee voting is June 8, and the hours will be extended to […]