Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year in Falmouth is available online via the New Student Registration page at falmouthschools.org. Incoming kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. A certified copy of the student’s birth certificate must be taken to the Falmouth Elementary School main office between 9:30 a.m. and […]
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Jobs Corps offers info sessions on free training
Job Corps is currently enrolling those aged 16 to 24 who are interested in free career training, including automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical and culinary arts. An information session is scheduled for 4-5 p.m. March 7 at Portland Public Library and for 5-6 p.m. March 21 at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick. Virtual sessions will be […]
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Free program lab for those interested in starting child care business
Brunswick-based Coastal Enterprises Inc. is accepting applications for its free 2023 Child Care Business Lab designed to help entrepreneurs start a child care business. The six-month program, starting in March, will include the Family Child Care Group, for those interested in opening a home-based child care business, and the Facility Child Care Group, to open […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Thayer Treats offers Valentine’s cookie decorating
Decorate Valentine’s Day cookies in the community room of the Patten Free Library, led by Thayer Treats, Friday, Feb. 10 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. They will teach the tissue paper method to transfer lettering, fine line work and lettering with royal icing, and watercolor painting a floral heart and accents. The session is for […]
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Food Cupboard holding third Battle of the Neighborhoods
The South Portland Food Cupboard is holding its third Battle of the Neighborhoods, which will kick off Tuesday. The annual event challenges neighborhoods to donate the most non-perishable food items as they can. Last year’s winner was Sunset Park, followed by Willard/Loveitts Field and Thornton Heights. In total, 15,369 pounds of food was raised through […]
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Patten Free Library offers tax assistance
AARP Tax-Aide is at the Patten Free Library between Feb. 7 and April 13 with volunteers available Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those seeking assistance can visit the Community Room during these times, with no appointments required. There are no income or age requirements, but an intake […]
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Scarborough Library to host ‘Blind Date with a Book’
The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Blind Date with a Book” event on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Books wrapped in brown paper, with just a few words on the cover, will be presented to attendees. It is truly a blind date with a book as there is no way to judge the book by […]
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Man Up to Cancer founder to talk about new book in Cape Elizabeth
Trevor Maxwell, a Cape Elizabeth resident and founder of a men’s cancer support group, will speak at the Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Jan. 29. Maxwell will talk about his new book, “Open Heart, Warrior Spirit: A Man’s Guide to Living with Cancer,” which details his journey since being diagnosed with stage […]
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‘Hibernation Storytime’ at Scarborough library Jan. 30
The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Nature Naptime: A Hibernation Storytime” on at 10 a.m. Jan. 30. Kelly Pietrzak, a Scarborough Land Trust volunteer and youth educator, will teach children about different types of hibernation, focusing on animals that hibernate in Maine. Children should bring a stuffed animal that can be found in Maine […]
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South Portland Business Awards ceremony to be held in February
The South Portland Economic Development Department will host the 2022 South Portland Business Awards ceremony Feb. 15 to recognize 2022 awardees and the accomplishments of businesses across the city. The ceremony, being held at the South Portland High School from 5 to 7:30 p.m., will be in-person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic […]