Comedy Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Friday 11/3-Saturday 11/11 “Wild Mercy”: Amy Kustra, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport. meetinghousearts.org Through 11/24 “How Do I Look”: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
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Community Calendar: Nov. 3-10
Books/Authors Thursday 11/9 Maggie Jackson author talk: “Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure,” 6 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland, in bad weather. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted […]
People and Business: Nov. 1
Hires, promotions, appointments Kathleen Grenier was promoted to branch operations manager at Saco & Biddeford Savings in Scarborough. She joined the company in 2012 at its Westbrook branch. Michelle Bellerose has been promoted to senior commercial loan administrator and named an Officer of the Bank. Jessi Knowlton has been hired as vice president, market manager […]
Southern Meetings: Nov. 3-10
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 11/6 6:30 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 11/8 5:30 p.m. Community Services Community Center Wed. 11/8 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Wed. 11/8 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Scarborough Wed. 11/8 6 p.m. Town Council Workshop Municipal Bldg Wed. 11/8 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, […]
South Portland resident’s Halloween haunted walk makes spooky return
Nolan Moon will host his second annual ‘haunted walk’ Oct. 27, 28 and 31 at his home on Dawson Street.
New school in Scarborough? Arguments for and against
The $160 million K-3 consolidated school project goes to voters Nov. 7.
Cape Elizabeth School Board candidates agree on need for more taxpayer input
Two challengers for the two incumbents’ seats say the rejected school project proposal last November failed to get input from taxpayers.
People and Business: Oct. 25
Hires, promotions, appointments Tom Fogarty was appointed the director of advancement for the Salvation Army Northern New England Division. He previously served as the community engagement officer at Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice. Michelle Allen joined MEMIC as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. She is a certified employee benefits specialist and compensation […]
Arts Calendar: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Comedy Friday 10/27 Deep Thoughts Comedy Show: 8 p.m., Empire, 575 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $25 at door. empireliveme.com Wednesday 11/1 Recreational Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Core Cannabis Museum, 555 Congress St., Portland. Free. corecannabis.org Thursday 11/2 Judge John Hodgman, Van Freaks Roadshow: Live podcast, 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $25 advance, $30 […]
Community Calendar: Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Books/Authors Saturday 10/28 Walter W. Bannon book signing: “Digger Diver Dreamer,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., M.A. Storck, 32 Main St., Freeport. Jeremy Nobel author talk: “Project Unlonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection,” 4 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com Sunday 10/29 Rebecca Goodale, Carrie Scanga author/artist talk: “Back Then And Now,” […]