Every year, Portland Stage Co. performs a Shakespeare play for Maine high school students.
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Council Corner: A housing to-do list
One of the goals established by the Town Council in February is to “develop a basis for defining an affordable and workforce housing policy.” Regardless of the extent to which individual members support additional housing development in Scarborough, there was unanimous agreement that we should make sure we are fully informed about the market and […]
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Southern Maine Community Calendar: March 14-21
Bulletin Board Saturday 3/15 “Hot Singles In Your Area” mix and mingle: 8 p.m., Novel Book Bar and Café, 643 Congress St., Portland. $5. Contact: novelmaine.com Tuesday 3/18 “Come As You Are, Community Resistance Event”: With readings from social activists, and resources from local organizations, 7 p.m., SPACE, 538 Congress St., Portland. $5. Contact: space538.org Thursday […]
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From Augusta: Balancing power and states’ rights
In recent weeks, I’ve been hearing from folks in my district regarding their concerns about events and statements made at the federal level and their impact here in Maine. While I too am alarmed by the actions that our federal government has taken in the last few weeks, I’m comforted by the hard work being […]
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Mainewhile: Safeguarding historical records should be above partisanship
Museums, libraries and archives – these are my happy places. True, I love a long walk in the great outdoors, but there is something about these hallowed spaces where history, questions and curiosity combine that just makes me fundamentally happy. Casually mention John Cotton Dana or Ennigaldi-Nanna (fun research tangent for you all) to me, […]
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Southern Maine Arts Calendar: March 14-21
Comedy Friday 3/14 Comedy for a Cause with Chip Leighton: Benefits Cape Elizabeth High School Parents Association, 7 p.m., Cape Elizabeth High School, 345 Ocean House Road. $5-$15. Contact: givebutter.com/HSPAComedy Friday 3/14 & Saturday 3/15 Brendan Eyre: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. Contact: empirecomedyme.com Saturday 3/15 “Texas Take Out”: […]
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Southern Maine people and business news: March 12
Hires, promotions and appointments at Portland Water District, Maine Sports Commission, Tate House Museum, New Ventures Maine and SailMaine, and a donation to Make-A-Wish from VIP Tires and Service.
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A little of everything this winter for Scarborough
Red Storm won one state title, produced several other contenders.
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Scarborough Meetings: March 7-14
Mon. 3/10 6 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 3/11 5:30 p.m. Coastal Waters/Harbor Committee Town Hall Wed. 3/12 4 p.m. Appointments/Negotiations Town Hall Wed. 3/12 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Wed. 3/12 7 p.m. Zoning Board Town Hall Thu. 3/13 10 a.m. Parks/Conservation Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 3/13 5 p.m. Finance […]
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Now is not the time to bolster pre-K program, Scarborough School Board says
The financial investment, combined with voters already facing multiple expensive decisions for school projects and the budget, meant many board members felt it isn’t the right time.