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Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets

by Sydney Richelieu January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]

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Winter Guide: Five reasons the beach is better in the winter

by Drew Johnson January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

The beach. When you read that, what did you think of? Sunbathing? Swimming? Surfing? Another word beginning with S? You may find those activities enjoyable in the summer, but the beach is just as worthy a destination in the winter months, and for people like me, it’s even better at this time of year. Here […]

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Arts Calendar: Jan. 20-27

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Comedy Tuesday 1/24 Improv Jam fundraiser: 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $10 in advance, $14 at the door. stlawrencearts.org Thursday 1/26 Comedy Night: 7:30 p.m., North43Bistro, 1 Spring Point Drive, South Portland. $15 north43bistro.com Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. Hosted by Ian […]

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Community Calendar: Jan. 20-27

January 17, 2023January 13, 2023

Books/Authors Saturday 1/21 Book launch with author Brandon Ying Kit Boey: 2 p.m. Reading and signing for his newest book, “Karma of the Sun.” Refreshments and prizes. Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth. falmouthmemoriallibrary.org Author Talk with James Harris: 2 p.m. Local author Harris will discuss his debut book “Tales from the Hayloft: A […]

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Portland Meetings: Jan. 18-25

January 17, 2023January 19, 2023

Wed. 1/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 1/18 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom Wed. 1/18 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, Council Chambers Thu. 1/19 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Zoom Thu. 1/19 9 a.m. CDBG Allocation Committee Zoom Thu. 1/19 4 p.m. Portland Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 1/19 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board […]

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School Notebook: Jan. 11

January 11, 2023January 9, 2023

Science scholarship a tribute to Lisa Eid The Lisa Eid Scholarship Endowment has been established at the Catholic Foundation of Maine. Lisa Eid, a Lewiston native, died from cancer in 2021 at the age of 53. The scholarship will go to a Maine high school senior who plans to enter a science-related field, especially one […]

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People and Business: Jan. 11

January 11, 2023January 4, 2023

Giving back Marden’s Surplus and Salvage raised and donated $100,000 to Maine Children’s Home’s Christmas Program. The donation is a combination of $84,000 from Marden’s customers through the company’s Red Stocking Program and a $16,000 gift from the Marden family. Marden’s has been running the Red Stocking Program for MCH since 2006. MCH provides new […]