Books/Authors Tuesday 7/18 Emily Franklin author talk: “The Lioness of Boston,” 6:15 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Martin Fletcher author talk: “Teachers, The Ones I Can’t Forget,” 7 p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport. $20. freeportspeech.org Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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People and Business: July 12
Hires, promotions, appointments Girl Scouts of Maine added new members to its board of directors and elected some to new officer positions. Board member Donna Watson of Pownal was elected president and chairperson of the board. She has been a board member since 2016 and was a national operation executive for consumer lending at Bank […]
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Southern Meetings: July 14-21
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 7/17 6:30 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Town Hall Tue. 7/18 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 7/19 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee T.M. Library Thu. 7/20 6:30 p.m. School Building Advisory Town Hall Thu. 7/20 7 p.m. Energy Committee Town Hall Scarborough Mon. 7/17 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Municipal […]
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In South Portland, small sustainability efforts adding up
An electrical equipment rebate program that proved popular with residents ends later this month.
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Edible mushroom walk to be held at Hinckley Park
South Portland Land Trust is hosting a mushroom identification walk Saturday, July 8, at Hinckley Park from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is being conducted in partnership with Portland-based mushroom growing supply store North Spore. Registration is required and tickets are $25 per person. To register, visit the land trust’s website, southportlandlandtrust.org, and navigate […]
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Plastics focus of upcoming Coffee and Climate discussion
Portland and South Portland’s One Climate Future program will host a Coffee and Climate discussion Friday, July 14, at Tandem Coffee Roasters at 122 Anderson St. in Portland. The event, from 8 to 9 a.m., will feature speakers from the Natural Resources Council of Maine and representatives of Go-Go Refill and Saltwater Classrooms, who will […]
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Concert series at Fort Williams begins July 8
Cape Elizabeth Community Services is hosting this year’s “Sounds by the Sea” summer concert series at Fort Williams Park. Performances at 6 p.m. will include Sonja and Good Friends on Saturday, July 8; Pan Fried Steel, July 17; Joe Boucher, July 24; Ocean House Road Band, July 31; World Famous Grassholes, Aug. 7; and Pine […]
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Scarborough library seeks video messages for retiring director
The Scarborough Public Library is asking residents to contribute video clips for a farewell video for Director Nancy Crowell, who is retiring after 45 years with the library. Anyone is welcome to submit a brief recording at tinyurl.com/5a9axans. Participants may also have their videos recorded at the library at 48 Gorham Road Friday, July 7, […]
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Arts Calendar: July 7-14
Comedy Friday 7/7 Balderdash Academy Improv: 7 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. thehillarts.me Saturday 7/8 Laffter Effects with Andrew Mayer: 8 p.m., First Parish UU Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. $20. laf78.eventbrite.com Friday 7/14 Zilla Vodnas, Bethany Van Delft: 8 p.m., Maine House Of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. $20. eventbrite.com Ongoing The […]
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People and Business: July 5
Hires, promotions, appointments Kevin Burns of Falmouth was elected vice chairperson of the Bath Savings Board of Trustees. Burns joined the Bath Savings Board in 2011. He was a founder of Quality Containers of New England and served on the Carrabassett Valley Academy Board of Trustees for 16 years. He succeeds Esther Pappas, who is […]