Skaters and spectators turn out for the grand opening of the South Portland Skatepark.
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Summer Guide 2023: Ice cream makers churn out favorite summertime treat
Small-batch ice cream in a wide range of creative flavors is a sweet staple of summer in Maine.
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Summer Guide 2023: Go fly a kite: Simple, seasonal fun that’s good for your ego
Beginning kite flyer Mikayla Patel starts out with her unicorn/mermaid delta and ends up with a fine sense of accomplishment.
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Summer Guide 2023: Kayaking on sea or lake is ‘genuine Maine experience’
Some of the best sights and sounds around can be seen and heard from a kayak.
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Summer Guide 2023: Maine Audubon provides full boat of summer activities
From birding to canoeing, either on your own or on a guided tour, Maine Audubon has more than 100 programs planned this summer in Falmouth and Scarborough.
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Arts Calendar: June 23-30
Comedy Friday 6/23 Ilana Glazer: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $37-$47. statetheatreportland.com Thursday 6/29 Recreational Comedy: 7:30 p.m., Core Cannabis Museum, 555 Congress St., Portland. eventbrite.com Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Friday 6/23 Caroline de Mauriac artist talk: […]
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Community Calendar: June 23-30
Books/Authors Monday 6/26 Doug Hoover author talk: “The Dirtbike Detective,” 4:30 p.m., Dirigo Pediatric Dentistry, 701 Route 1, Suite 3, Yarmouth. yarmouthlibrary.org Paul Doiron author talk: “Dead Man’s Wake,” Mike Bowditch series, 6 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Tuesday 6/27 Shannon Bowring, Aaron Hamburger, Jennifer Dupree author talk: “The Road to Dalton” […]
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People and Business: June 21
Hires, promotions, appointments Mark Law was appointed the CEO at Rosemont Market & Bakery, succeeding co-owner John Nayor, who will continue as president and chairman of the board. Law has more than 20 years of experience in the grocery industry. Rosemont is based in Portland with other locations in Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth and Yarmouth. […]
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Southern Meetings: June 23-30
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 6/26 6:30 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 6/27 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Town Hall Wed. 6/28 7 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Thu. 6/29 6:30 p.m. School Building Advisory Town Hall Scarborough Mon. 6/26 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Municipal Bldg Tue. 6/27 1 p.m. Senior Advisory Committee […]
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Cape Elizabeth easing affordable housing restrictions to comply with state law
The Town Council has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed changes, which allow for more and detached accessory dwelling units and bigger affordable housing projects.