SOUTH PORTLAND — The Portland Players is now accepting applications for its Joseph D. Thomas Memorial Scholarship. The grant is available to students pursuing an education in fine arts at the college level. The deadline for submission is April 15. Thomas was a longtime director at the community theater located on Cottage Road. Download an […]
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Benefit planned for food pantry, soup kitchen
PORTLAND — St. Peter Parish in Portland will hold a dinner, live auction and dance Saturday, Jan. 18, to benefit the Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Food Pantry and the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. The fundraiser will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Guild Hall, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 […]
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YouthBuild programs get more than $2M in federal funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Goodwill Industries of Northern New England in Gorham and LearningWorks in Portland have been awarded more than $2.3 million for the organizations’ YouthBuild programs. YouthBuild helps at-risk youth, ages 16 to 24, with skill development for jobs in construction and other industries that are in demand. “Maine YouthBuild programs provide students with […]
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Youth sled competition at SoPo Winterfest
SOUTH PORTLAND — Youth wishing to compete in the annual cardboard sled competition at Winterfest, which is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1, can start working on their designs now. Prizes will be awarded for the longest ride, the fastest ride and most creative sleds. The only materials allowed are cardboard, Duct tape and paint. All […]
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Falmouth elementary site of home energy fair
FALMOUTH — The town’s Recycling and Energy Advisory Committee will hold its 7th annual Home Energy Fair, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Falmouth Elementary School, 74 Woodville Road. The event includes guided tours of the LEED-Certified school cafeteria, along with question and answer sessions with heating professionals, energy companies and […]
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Freeport library holds chocolate bash
FREEPORT — The Freeport Community Library will hold its 19th annual chocolate extravaganza at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. The event includes live music by the Cul-de-Sax and “countless delectable treats,” according to the library website. Chocolates are priced at $2 a plate and all proceeds will benefit the library. The library is located at […]
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Yarmouth library holds talk on human nature
YARMOUTH — Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., will hold a talk featuring New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ross Greene at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Greene is a clinical psychologist and has written several books including, “The Explosive Child,” and “Raising Human Beings.” Greene will discuss his work and give tips about how […]
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WinterKids partners with city for Welcome to Winter Festival
PORTLAND — The Welcome to Winter Festival, hosted by WinterKids and Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities, will take place Saturday, Jan. 18, at Payson Park. The free event that includes sledding, tubing, snowshoeing, ice skating and other activities takes place from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. “Our mission is to help children develop healthy lifelong habits through […]
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USS Eagle memorial approved for Fort Williams Park
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council recently approved the installation of a new memorial at Fort Williams Park that will commemorate the sinking of the USS Eagle off the coast of Cape Elizabeth on April 23, 1945. The memorial will list the names of all sailors aboard the vessel, which was sunk by a German […]
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Primary and caucuses in South Portland coming up
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Maine Presidential Primary and a special state referendum will be held March 3. Absentee ballots are available now through Feb. 27. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 767-3201 for more information, including registering to vote. Anyone wishing to change their party enrollment must do so at least 15 days before the […]