My least favorite words in the Somali language are “deg deg.” They mean “breaking news.” Anytime I see this, I worry for my family and old friends. The words made their way to me Oct. 29, another dark day for the people of Mogadishu as twin bombings killed over 100, including a friend. I called […]
Karen Kreworuka
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Mainewhile: Meaningful gun reform, school reform daunting but doable
Another school, this time in Maine, has now had to endure a day of trauma and anxiety as they were forced into lockdown due to the threat of violence. Thankfully, no one was hurt. I am grateful to everyone who worked so selflessly to keep the kids safe. Mostly though, I am just so angry […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 11-18
Comedy Monday 11/14 Couch to Mic Comedy Performance: 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. stlawrencearts.org. Tuesday 11/15 Balderdash Academy presents On The Air – Comedy Radio Show: 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. Friday 11/18 Juston McKinney: 7 p.m., Aura Maine, 121 Center St., Portland. Must be 18 or […]
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 10-17
Chebeague Wed. 11/16 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Training Webinar Zoom Thur. 11/17 5 p.m. Board of Adjustments and Appeals Public Hearing Island Hall Cumberland Mon. 11/14 6 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tues. 11/15 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 11/16 5 p.m. Cumberland/North Yarmouth Joint Standing Committee Wescustogo Community Center Wed. 11/16 […]
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Portland Meetings: Nov. 9-16
Thur. 11/10 8 a.m. City Manager Search Subcommittee TBD Thur. 11/10 6:30 p.m. District 3 Annual Meeting Zoom Mon. 11/14 3 p.m. Portland Fish Pier Authority Board Zoom Mon. 11/14 5 p.m. Special City Council Meeting Zoom Mon. 11/14 12:30 p.m. Rental Housing Advisory Committee Zoom Tues. 11/15 6:30 p.m. District 2 Annual Meeting Zoom Tues. 11/15 […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Nov. 4
Land transfer project receives public input The Royal River Conservation Trust, representatives of the Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands, and the Trust for Public Land held a public comment session Oct. 20 to review details of the planned creation of the Talking Brook Public Land conservation project. Discussions included an overview of parking areas, […]
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Inside Bridgton: Nov. 4
Hunter breakfasts Hunters and other early birds are welcome to indulge in the hearty hunters breakfast that will be served from 5-10 a.m. Saturday mornings Nov. 5 through Nov. 26 at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street, behind Renys. The menu includes choice of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausages, French toast, breakfast sandwiches, and Tater […]
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Southern meetings: Nov. 4-11
Cape Elizabeth Sat. 11/5 10 a.m. School Buildings Project tour Cape Elizabeth Middle School Cafetorium Mon. 11/7 6 p.m. School Board executive session Town Hall Mon. 11/7 7 p.m. Housing Diversity Study Committee public forum Town Center Fire Station Tues. 11/8 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Tues. 11/8 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Wed. 11/9 […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Light and easy meals for the Thanksgiving lead-in
It’s November and our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving. On the days leading up to it, I like to keep meals light and easy, and I also like to experiment with what to serve on the Big Day. Having recipes at hand that are healthful and interesting makes life better, and Caramel Fish is just the […]
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Coastal Journal Edition meetings: Nov. 4-11
Bath Fri. 11/4 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Mon. 11/7 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom Tues. 11/8 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom Wed. 11/9 10 a.m. Central Fire Station Advisory Committee Zoom Wed. 11/9 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Zoom Wed. 11/9 6 p.m. Appointment Committee Zoom Thur. 11/10 5 p.m. Cable TV Meeting Zoom […]