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 hotel could shelter unhoused into February
The Comfort Inn now has 23 rooms occupied by shelter residents out of the previous 69.
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Council appoints De Angelis to South Portland school board
Six applicants had applied to take over the District 3 spot vacated by Hannah Bitjoka last month.
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Making Christmas bright
The South Portland Toy Drive will make Christmas merrier for more than 300 children this year.
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It’s official: South Portland bans sale of flavored tobacco products
Stores that sell the products, ranging from candy-flavored vapes to menthol cigarettes, have until April 1 to get rid of their stock.
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Scarborough’s S’more Socials return in January
Scarborough’s Friday Night S’more Socials will return in the new year. The socials, sponsored by Scarborough Community Services and held at the municipal ice rink near Wentworth School, feature skating, music, free hot cocoa and s’mores. If weather conditions make skating unsafe, the socials will be moved to the Community Services Hub on Payne Road […]
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Scarborough Land Trust to host coastal birding walk
Andrew Mackie, executive director of the Scarborough Land Trust, will lead a coastal birding walk Jan. 7 at Ferry Beach. Participants will seek out species that flock to Scarborough’s beaches in the winter months, including loons and long-tailed ducks. Binoculars and warm clothes are encouraged. The program runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For […]
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South Portland-Cape Rotary plans roundtable on Springfest
South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary is hosting a Business Breakfast Roundtable on Jan. 5 to discuss the 2023 Springfest Community Celebration. The event runs from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the South Portland Community Center, 21 Nutter Road. Attendees are asked to RSVP by emailing [email protected].
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People and Business: Dec. 21
Giving back Town & Country Federal Credit Union donated $5,500 to help seven hunger-related organizations in Cumberland and York counties. The funds will enable the organizations to provide nearly 20,000 meals to children and families over the holidays. The donations will go to organizations including The Locker Project; food pantries in South Portland and Scarborough […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 23-30
Comedy Friday 12/23 Talk Of The Town Comedy Show: 7 p.m., Maine House of Comedy, 77 Free St., Portland. eventbrite.com 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, […]