Comedy Friday 5/10 Downeasta: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com TJ: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20-$30. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 5/11 Ben Bankas: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 5/12 “Listen, Good Fah You, Hun”: Mother’s Day comedy […]
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Community Calendar: May 10-17
Bulletin Board Friday 5/10 Spelling Bee: Hosted by Patten Free Library, participants 16 and up, 5:30 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. $25 advance, $30 at door, $5 students. $100 team registration. patten.lib.me.us/spelling-bee Flying Colors Benefit Art Auction: 7-10 p.m., Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 250 Thompson’s Point Road, Portland. 21-plus. $75-$300. […]
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School Notebook: May 8
Maine App Challenge winners announced Four area students received top places in the annual Maine App Challenge by Tyler Technologies, an opportunity for students to explore software design and development by building a mobile app. Violet Blum Levine of Deering High School won first place with her app PTConnect, a system for scheduling parent-teacher conferences. […]
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People and Business: May 8
Hires, promotions, appointments Lindsay Colle joined the American Heart Association in Maine as development director for the Go Red for Women campaign. She was recently a senior development director for the association’s Heart Walk campaign in Hawaii and previously worked at the American Cancer Society overseeing the Relay For Life program and Making Strides Against […]
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Through My Lens: College protests in U.S. a ray of hope for Gazans
In the middle of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, an unexpected beacon of hope has emerged elsewhere: the U.S. college protests demanding a cease-fire and advocating for Palestinian rights. As we witness these protests unfold, it’s easy to perceive them as chaotic and disruptive. However, their impact extends far beyond American borders, resonating particularly in […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: May 10-17
Bath Mon. 5/13 5:30 p.m. Community Forestry Committee Parks/Rec Wed. 5/15 2 p.m. Community Dev. Committee City Hall Wed. 5/15 4 p.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Wed. 5/15 6 p.m. City Council Zoom, City Hall Brunswick Mon. 5/13 5:30 p.m. Safe Routes to School Zoom Tue. 5/14 6 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Tue. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Remembering Mom with her best bread and lemony meringues
My mother was a force – everyone said so. The deliciousness she provided to our family and to everyone who crossed our threshold was epic. I’ve given Mom a mention in this column numerous times and because Mother’s Day weekend is here, and because I’m feeling particularly nostalgic, I include two of her recipes. Mom […]
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Letter: Calls for deportation aimed only at illegal immigrants
Abdi Iftin’s April 23 article, “Stop shouting about deporting us – we’re here to stay,” shares his distress, as a legal immigrant, hearing the word “deport” in a country of “diversity and inclusion.” He considers the word “emotionally draining,” “deeply unsettling,” and he feels “disheartened.” However, in this nation of laws, the call for deportation […]
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Cooking at the Cove: One-pan charred chicken and veggies, flourless cookies for dessert
For this ultra-easy dish, you’ll need your largest sheet pan, or just use two, placing the chicken and vegetables on both so the vegetables catch the flavor from the drumsticks. Roasting time will vary depending on how big the drumsticks are and how you cut your vegetables. Although this is a simple one-pan meal, it’s […]
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Arts Calendar: May 3-10
Comedy Friday 5/3 Jordan Klepper: 7 p.m., State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. $25-$45. statetheatreportland.com Ultimate Roast Championship preliminary round 3: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Jeff Leeson: 9:30 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Saturday 5/4 Erik Scott: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, […]