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Council Corner: On closing a chapter and opening another

“There is nothing new under the sun.” – Ecclesiastes 1:8 (ESV) Over the past six years we have faced great challenges and made big decisions together. We survived COVID and historic, damaging storms. We rewrote the comprehensive plan to preserve our wetlands. We involved and engaged the public through expanded communications, workshops, public comment and […]

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Community Calendar: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

Bulletin Board Friday 10/25 Ronald McDonald House Charities Hearts and Hands Gala: 6-11 p.m., The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. rmhcmaine.org/events Saturday 10/26 Hike for Hospice: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hospice of Southern Maine, 390 Route 1, Scarborough. $25. hikeforhospice.org “Falmouth/Yarmouth Breaks the Silence of Domestic Abuse”: Speakers with Finding […]

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People and Business: Oct. 23

Hires, promotions, appointments Brian Franks was named president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Maine. His most recent position was director of strategic planning and process at L.L. Bean. Franks is on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine and is the corporate campaign co-chair at L.L. Bean for United Way of […]

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Arts Calendar: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

Comedy Friday 10/25 Bo Johnson: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 10/26 Emily Ruskowski; Janet McNamara: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $24.45. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 10/27 Stand-Up Comedy Workshop graduation showcase: 2 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $15 advance, $20 at […]

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Mainewhile: Sometimes it’s not failure, it’s just a mismatch

I had to say goodbye to my old horse, Henry, this week. But I am not here to talk about that. It feels like I’ve been doing a lot of talking about death lately. What I want to talk about instead is purpose. I belong to the school of thought that believes that, ultimately, our […]