Books/Authors Thursday 2/2 Community read, “Parable of the Sower”: 6 p.m. “Parable of the Sower,” a graphic novel adaptation, adapted by Damien Duffy, illustrated by John Jennings. Downtown Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. portlandlibrary.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland. Informal book […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Comedy Monday 1/30 Funny at Flask open mic: 7 p.m., Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. Hosted by Ian MacDonald. Weekly rotating lineup. $10 online or in person. eventbrite.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 1/29 UMVA Portland Gallery January Show: 1-4 p.m. “Taking […]
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 1/30 5:15 p.m. School Board/Town Council appts Town Hall Wed. 2/1 6 p.m. School Board/Town Council appts Town Hall Scarborough Mon. 1/30 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 2/1 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Zoom, Municipal Bldg Wed. 2/1 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Municipal Bldg South Portland Tue. 1/31 5 […]
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Persistent seal hits the road in Cape Elizabeth
A wayward seal keeps the Police Department busy early Monday.
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Letter: Today’s press lacks crucial journalism
I miss the press. To be more accurate, I miss the presentation of facts, absence of opinion, absence of speculation. I don’t think anyone can argue that the way news is presented is like it was two or three decades ago. I was very young during Watergate and I have studied how it unfolded and […]
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Letter: Two suggestions for action on climate change
The recent letter by Rep. Sophie Warren (“Climate change solutions a priority in Legislature,” Jan. 20) cheered me on to no end. She is facing the climate crisis straight on and I feel confident she will not equivocate. At stake is a livable planet. Nature gives more than a hint: the number of billion-dollar climate-based […]
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South Portland fire chief: ‘It’s been a great run’
The City Council pays tribute to Fire Chief James Wilson, who is stepping down after 26 years with the department.
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New animal control officer for South Portland, Cape Elizabeth sees role as educator
Maggie Maxwell’s goal is to help pets and their owners “have the best life possible, together.” And she’s a big fan of cats.
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Man Up to Cancer founder to talk about new book in Cape Elizabeth
Trevor Maxwell, a Cape Elizabeth resident and founder of a men’s cancer support group, will speak at the Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Jan. 29. Maxwell will talk about his new book, “Open Heart, Warrior Spirit: A Man’s Guide to Living with Cancer,” which details his journey since being diagnosed with stage […]
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‘Hibernation Storytime’ at Scarborough library Jan. 30
The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Nature Naptime: A Hibernation Storytime” on at 10 a.m. Jan. 30. Kelly Pietrzak, a Scarborough Land Trust volunteer and youth educator, will teach children about different types of hibernation, focusing on animals that hibernate in Maine. Children should bring a stuffed animal that can be found in Maine […]