Comedy Friday 4/5 Balderdash Academy Improv: 7 p.m., The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $20 advance, $24 at door. thehillarts.me Soggy Po Boys; Cilla Bonnie: 8 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $12. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 4/6 Casey Crawford: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday […]
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Community Calendar: April 5-12
Books/Authors Saturday 4/6 Debra Spark author talk: “Discipline,” 10 a.m., Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland. princememorial.org Steve Almond author talk: “Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow,” 7 p.m., Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St., Portland. printbookstore.com Sunday 4/7 Samara Cole Doyon book launch: “Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Neurodiversity,” […]
People and Business: April 3
Hires, promotions, appointments Annika Bannon, Ian Corbett and Kieran Donaghey were hired at Northern Light Mercy Hospital as primary care providers. Bannon, working with women’s health and social determinants of health, and Corbett, with a special interest in osteopathic manipulative medicine, will practice in South Portland. Donaghey works with chronic disease management, men’s health, behavioral […]
Mainewhile: Climate change imperils even our pancake syrup
The dangers and pitfalls of climate change are many – and terrifying. The United Nations lists hotter global temperatures, increasingly severe storms, drought, sea level rise, ocean life die-off, land species die-off, plant die-off, loss of adequate food supply and increased health problems from all of the above as well as degraded atmosphere just to […]
Sentry Meetings: April 5-12
Cape Elizabeth Sat. 4/6 9 a.m. School Building Advisory Pond Cove Elementary Mon. 4/8 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 4/9 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Tue. 4/9 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Wed. 4/10 5:30 p.m. Community Services Community Center Wed. 4/10 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library Thu. 4/11 […]
Community News – Southern Maine Agency on Aging announces spring classes
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging announced its spring classes of A Matter of Balance and Tai Chi. The classes are designed to enrich the quality of life for adults 60 and older by improving their physical wellness and self-confidence. A Matter of Balance is a falls prevention class designed to help participants increase physical […]
Our Sustainable City – Swap Shop and Electric Tool Library reopening soon
Good news, the Swap Shop and South Portland Electric Tool Library (SPETL) are reopening the week of April 9. Here’s what you need to know. Swap Shop The Swap Shop is located at the transfer station and is a space where South Portland residents can donate or pick up acceptable household items to encourage reusing […]
A Window on the Past – Caboose Lunch and Rudy’s Diner
For many of us, the former restaurant at 449 Main St. has seemingly been there forever. Known originally as Caboose Lunch, the diner existed for 70 years, known under a variety of other names, including Tommy’s Lunch, Rudy’s Lunch, Rudy’s All Star Diner, and Rudy’s Diner. Let’s take a look at this small, local eatery. […]
Maine Big Night is protecting amphibians through community science
Maine Big Night, a community science initiative led by Greg LeClair and supported by organizations like the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust and Thomas Memorial Library, mobilizes volunteers to protect amphibians during their annual migration, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts amidst increasing threats to their survival.
Southern edition Winter Coaches of the Year
South Portland’s Dave Kahill and Lynne Hasson are this year’s recipients.