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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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Scarborough hoping to get a handle on extent of homelessness in town
A study of its unhoused population will allow the town to better address the problem, town officials say.
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No quick fixes for December storm damage in Cape Elizabeth, South Portland
The Cape Elizabeth Community Services building may take more than two months to repair, and the restoration of washed-out dunes at South Portland’s Willard Beach is a lengthy process.
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Outdoor rink ready for skaters in Cape Elizabeth
The rink, opening to the public Friday, will give the Cape Community Arena Group experience in ice operations as it plans for a permanent arena at Gull Crest Fields.
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 6-13
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 1/9 6:30 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Town Hall Mon. 1/9 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 1/10 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Scarborough Fri. 1/6 8 a.m. Long Range Planning Committee Zoom, Municipal Building Mon. 1/9 4 p.m. Communication Meeting Zoom, Municipal Building Mon. 1/9 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 6-13
Books/Authors Tuesday 1/10 Book discussion: The World for Sale by Javier Bias and Jack Farchy: 7 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth. yarmouthlibrary.org Wednesday 1/11 Author Talk with Morgan Talty: author of “Night of the Living Rez, 5 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport. freeportlibrary.com Thursday 1/12 From Jerusalem to Delhi, […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 6-13
Comedy Saturday 1/7 “LOLS,” an evening of local comedy: 8 p.m., hosted by local comedy power couple Jim and Nikki Martin, One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. onelongfellowsquare.com Thursday 1/12 Comedy Night: 7:30 p.m., North43Bistro, 1 Spring Point Drive, South Portland. Featuring Ian Stuart and friends. $15 at the door. north43bistro.com/savor Ongoing Thursday Night […]
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Southern Meetings: Dec. 30-Jan. 6
Cape Elizabeth Wed. 1/4 3:15 p.m. School Board Policy Committee Town Hall Wed. 1/4 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Scarborough Mon. 1/2 5:30 p.m. Appointments Committee Zoom, Municipal Building Wed. 1/4 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Zoom, Municipal Building Wed. 1/4 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Municipal Building Fri. 1/6 8 a.m. Long […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 30-Jan. 6
Comedy 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, Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam Place, Portland. Hosted by Ian MacDonald. Weekly rotating lineup. $10 online or in person. eventbrite.com […]
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New year, new upgrades in store for Cultivating Community farm
A solar power project will begin soon at Falmouth Land Trust’s Hurricane Valley Farm, where more than 50 families of New Mainers grow food, and a fundraising campaign is underway to renovate a dilapidated barn.