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: Dec. 21
Giving back Town & Country Federal Credit Union donated $5,500 to help seven hunger-related organizations in Cumberland and York counties. The funds will enable the organizations to provide nearly 20,000 meals to children and families over the holidays. The donations will go to organizations including The Locker Project; food pantries in South Portland and Scarborough […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 23-30
Comedy Friday 12/23 Talk Of The Town Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. eventbrite.com Friday 12/30 You Should Smile More: 7 p.m., Meetinghouse Arts Gallery & Stage, 40 Main St., Freeport. Maine’s all-female improv comedy show. Ages 10 and up. eventbrite.com Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, […]
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 21-28
Thu. 12/22 1 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Emergency Meeting Zoom Wed. 12/28 1:15 p.m. Peaks Island Zoom, Community Center Wed. 12/28 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom
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Community Calendar: Dec. 23-30
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 […]
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People and Business: Dec. 14
Hires, promotions, appointments Brian Frost has been promoted to executive director of Portland Housing Authority, succeeding Cheryl Sessions as she retires. Frost joined PHA in 2020, previously working at Subsidized Housing Partners as an asset manager. Frost is a certified property manager and tax credit compliance professional. Elizabeth Schildkret has been hired by Portland Ovations […]
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More men ‘Man Up to Cancer’ with growing support group
Cape Elizabeth resident Trevor Maxwell’s Man Up to Cancer community has taken off across the country, inspiring men not to go through it alone.
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Community adds the spirit to Christmas with Kennerley concert, he says
This year’s concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer – and the audience.
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 16-23
Comedy Thursday 12/22 The “Welcome to Maine: Yuletide Yuhts” Comedy Show: 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. stlawrencearts.org Friday 12/23 Talk Of The Town Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. eventbrite.com Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. Hosted […]
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 14-21
Wed. 12/14 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 12/14 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Zoom Thu. 12/15 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Zoom Thu. 12/15 4 p.m. Development Corporation Board Zoom Fri. 12/16 9 a.m. Board of Assessment Review Hearing Zoom Mon. 12/19 8 a.m. City Manager Search Subcommittee Zoom Mon. 12/19 5 p.m. […]