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Community Calendar: Nov. 29-Dec. 6

Bulletin Board Friday 11/29 Monument Square tree lighting: Eggnog, 1 p.m. princess/superhero meet and greet, 1:30 p.m. screening of “Frozen II,” 3:30 p.m. Portland Ballet dance and singer Julia Gagnon performance, 4:30 p.m. tree lighting, Monument Square, Portland. facebook.com/portlanddowntown Sunday 12/1 Portland Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brick South, 8 Thompson’s Point Road, […]

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Arts Calendar: Nov. 29-Dec. 6

Comedy Friday 11/29 “Dark and Dirty”: 9 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 11/30 Bryan Vokey: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Wednesday 12/4 “Stiff Socks” live podcast: 8 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $35-$55. 18-plus. statetheatreportland.com Thursday 12/5 “Hallmark Christmas […]

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Scarborough Land Trust honors Becky Warren Seel

The Scarborough Land Trust presented longtime land conservationist Becky Warren Seel with its 2024 Conservationist of the Year Award. Presented in October at a special ribbon cutting ceremony at the Elaine Stimson Warren Woods Preserve, the award recognizes an individual, organization or business for their significant commitment and outstanding leadership in protecting the natural and […]

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In The Know: Three studies underway will guide future planning

Three projects are in process to inform future planning priorities for the town of Scarborough: the vulnerability assessment, open space plan and transportation study. These documents will provide clearer direction and prioritization for addressing some of the major issues facing Scarborough, like the effects of development on our natural landscapes, getting around town safely, and […]

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Mainewhile: Doubling down on the act of being thankful

November in Maine. Those gray skies, bare trees and golden leaves on the ground make for one of the most starkly beautiful landscapes I know of. November is a vibe. A slightly solemn one to be sure, but with side notes of joy, gatherings and last hurrahs. It is no wonder this is the time […]