Southern Maine Community College President Joe Cassidy has resigned, effective Aug. 1, to become president of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish. Cassidy served as president of Southern Maine Community College for six years, with a prior five-years as president of Washington County Community College. During his tenure at SMCC, he led the college […]
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Sparks’ Ark will kick off Scarborough library summer program
Josh Sparks from Sparks’ Ark will be the featured guest at Scarborough Public Library’s Summer Learning 2023 Kick-Off on Wednesday, June 21. Sparks will bring animals to the event and share stories of animal rescue. The kick-off will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wentworth School auditorium. For more information about the […]
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Juneteenth celebration to be held in South Portland
The South Portland Human Rights Commission will host a Juneteenth celebration and observance of World Refugee Day Monday, June 19, at the Redbank Community Center. The event, with ice cream, food, music and educational offerings, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the center, 95 MacArthur Circle West in South Portland.
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Cumberland Community Band to perform Juneteenth concert
The Cumberland Community Band will celebrate the Juneteenth holiday at its annual Concert in the Park at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 19, in front of Greely High School. Special guests will be Lydia Moland, author of “Lydia Maria Child: A Radical American Life,” and human rights activist and Maine’s first Black legislator Gerald Talbot. The […]
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Cumberland Historical Society hosts grand opening June 17
Cumberland Historical Society will celebrate its grand opening and official dedication from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17. The event will include light refreshments, tours, a behind the scenes look at what the historical society does, the opportunity to meet directors and volunteers, and the chance to view the new farming and agriculture […]
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Falmouth celebrates new solar array with ribbon cutting
The town of Falmouth celebrated the completion of its solar array at the caped landfill on Woods Road with a ribbon cutting ceremony June 9. The solar array is expected to produce enough renewable energy to offset about 70-75% of municipal electricity use, according to the town, and has the potential to save the town […]
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Willard Beach reopens after closure due to burst pipe
Willard Beach in South Portland has reopened after being closed June 1 when a wastewater pipe burst. Bacteria levels in the water tested below the public safety threshold set by the state Department of Environmental Protection, the city said Wednesday in a press release. The flow from the burst pipe was stopped shortly after the […]
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Voting Tuesday on South Portland, Cape Elizabeth school budgets
South Portland and Cape Elizabeth residents will vote Tuesday, June 13, on their school budgets. South Portland voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Center gym at 21 Nelson Road. Cape Elizabeth residents will vote at the high school gym at 345 Ocean House Road from 7 a.m. to […]
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Family Health & Fitness Day scavenger hunt at Fort Williams
Cape Elizabeth Community Services is promoting National Recreation and Park Association Family Health & Fitness Day this Saturday, June 10, with a Fort Williams Scavenger Hunt beginning at 9 a.m. Attendees can pick up a the scavenger hunt list of items at the Greeter Shed in the central parking lot. Participants who return their completed […]
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Brunswick celebrates Pride this weekend
Brunswick’s second annual Pride Festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m. at the Town Mall. Events include music, face painting, family-friendly games and activities, and a maker’s market of LGBTQ+ artists and crafters. Drag performances are scheduled from noon to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 3:00 p.m. Attendees also can expect about […]