Books/Authors Thursday 3/30 Jule Selbo author talk: Author of “9 Days,” second book of Dee Rommel mystery series set in Portland. 6 p.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway. southportlandlibrary.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted […]
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Arts Calendar: March 24-31
Comedy Friday 3/24 Rufat Agayev: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. facebook.com/mainehouseofcomedy Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. Hosted by Ian MacDonald. Weekly rotating lineup. $10 online or in person. eventbrite.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 3/26 “A Walk in the Woods”: 10 a.m. to […]
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Letter: Rent control is violation of Fifth Amendment
One result of the American Revolution was the strengthening of personal property rights. The Fifth Amendment of our Constitution outlines and defines this belief. It sets limits concerning government intrusion. The government’s use of eminent domain has come to be known as taking and our government’s taking has manifested in two forms: one, a land […]
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Cape’s Elizabeth’s wayward seals – two of them – rehabilitated and released
The seal pup rescued after wandering town streets in January and another pup rescued a week earlier were safely returned to the ocean Thursday.
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Freedom Reads sets up ‘micro-libraries’ at Windham prison
The nonprofit organization’s founder says supplying books to prisons builds community and inspires hope among the incarcerated.
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Arts Calendar: March 17-24
Comedy Sunday 3/19 Fortune Feimster: 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $30-$60. statetheatreportland.com Wednesday 3/22 Comedy night: 7:30 p.m., North43Bistro, 1 Spring Point Drive, South Portland. $15. north43bistro.com Noel Miller: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $35-$45. statetheatreportland.com Friday 3/24 Rufat Agayev: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, […]
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Community Calendar: March 17-24
Books/Authors Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted by Portland Public Library, Riverton Branch, 1600 Forest Ave. portlandlibrary.com Books a la Carte: 2 p.m., third Tuesday of the month. Book and author discussions, no assigned reading. People Plus, […]
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People and Business: March 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Marie Audett and Kathreen Lee have joined Maine Medical Partners‘ Surgical Care Casco Bay center as colorectal surgeons. Jordan Malenke joins the otolaryngology center and also works as a head and neck surgeon. Christopher Tuohy is a new interventional cardiologist at the cardiology center. Green Tree Realty of Portland is now part […]
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Portland Meetings: March 15-22
Wed. 3/15 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 3/15 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom Thu. 3/16 8 a.m. City Manager Search Subcommittee Zoom Thu. 3/16 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Zoom Thu. 3/16 4 p.m. Portland Development Corporation Zoom Mon. 3/20 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 3/21 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating […]
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In Westbrook, Hawkins is at home on the streets
Lacking a permanent residence, the self-proclaimed “adventurer” is not interested in shelters or any type of official assistance, preferring to take care of himself.