Val Halla Golf and Recreation, at 60 Val Halla Road in Cumberland, is asking visitors to avoid walking, skiing and snowshoeing in roped-off areas. Every fall, Val Halla staff prepare the course for the winter to make sure the grass survives the cold months. Foot traffic in certain areas creates a layer of ice that […]
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WinterFest fireworks will be held Feb. 5 at Fort Williams
The WinterFest South Portland fireworks show, originally scheduled for Jan. 29, will be held this Saturday at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. The festival was canceled because of last weekend’s snowstorm, but its fireworks be launched at 5:45 near the flagpole at the park. The event is sponsored by the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary […]
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Armchair Travel series returns to Bath
Bath’s Patten Free Library will kick off its second annual Armchair Travel series Wednesday, Feb. 9. The free series of webinars will present two journeys recently undertaken by Mainers. Jackie Stratton of Montville will give the opening presentation from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 9, when she’ll share details from a 24-day, 300-mile canoe trip she embarked […]
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Brunswick Hotel hosts ice bar this weekend
The Brunswick Hotel will host its annual ice bar outside on the patio Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4-5. The Fire + Ice-themed event, which will run from 5-10 p.m. each night at 4 Noble St., will feature a custom-made ice bar and sculptures by Scarborough’s Jesse Bouchard, as well as live music from bands Hambone […]
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Harpswell to fill school board vacancy
Harpswell’s Select Board is beginning the process of filling a vacancy on the School Administrative District 75 board of directors, which governs schools in Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell and Topsham. Town Administrator Kristi Eiane and Selectwoman Jane Covey have proposed a plan to fill the seat at the Select Board’s March 17 meeting. Under the plan, […]
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Jan. 29 WinterFest South Portland canceled
WinterFest South Portland, scheduled for Jan. 29 at Mill Creek Park, has been canceled because of the expected snowstorm, according to the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club. The club “is committed to hosting a community festival later this year,” according to an announcement on its website. The city of South Portland partners with the Rotary […]
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Last chance for dog licenses without late fee
Per state law, all Maine dog owners must license their animals by Jan. 31 or face a $25 late penalty per dog. State statute requires all dogs over the age of 6 months to be registered; a valid rabies certificate is also required. Licenses for unspayed or unneutered animals cost $11 each, while licenses for […]
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Deadline nears for savings at Maine State Music Theatre
Jan. 31 is the deadline for theater-goers to keep their seats during Maine State Music Theatre’s 2022 season. New or returning members save 30% off the price of the Brunswick company’s Mainstage subscription when they purchase by the end of January. The package will include tickets to “The Sound of Music,” “Joseph and the Amazing […]
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Bath synagogue celebrates100th anniversary Jan. 30
Bath’s Beth Israel Congregation will celebrate the synagogue’s 100th anniversary on Jan. 30 by reenacting the occasion when the building opened. The 1922 dedication of the synagogue drew a crowd of 250, according to a newspaper clipping posted on the congregation’s website at bethisraelbath.org/. The group met at the corner of Center and Washington streets […]
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February’s First Friday canceled in Portland
Creative Portland has canceled the February First Friday Art Walk due to the omicron surge, according to the city. Digital events are listed at creativeportland.com.