PORTLAND — Wayside Food Programs has been named one of the three primary beneficiaries of this year’s Maine Marathon. Wayside will receive a $20,000 donation from the event, which is set for Oct. 4. “We are very excited for this new partnership and to witness the profound impact Maine Marathon’s support is going to have in fighting hunger and strengthening our community,” said […]
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Public workshop on Androscoggin Riverwalk to be held March 14
BRUNSWICK — A public workshop on the Androscoggin Riverwalk is to be held at Fort Andross from 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Guided tours of the Riverwalk from the main entrance will precede the meeting at 1:30 p.m. The workshop offers a presentation on the current status of planning for the Brunswick portion of the […]
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Cumberland property taxes due March 16
CUMBERLAND — The second installment of 2020 property taxes is due Monday, March 16. Taxes can be paid by stopping by Town Hall, 290 Tuttle Road, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday. Checks can also be sent to Attn: Tax Collector, 290 Tuttle Road, Cumberland, ME 04021, with the […]
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Healthy aging workshop offered in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is offering a healthy aging workshop 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21 at the First Parish Church, 116 Main St. The session will feature Dr. Peggy Cyr, who will discuss how to more effectively partner with a medical provider for better health outcomes, and registered dietitian Kris Lindsey, […]
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Nomination papers available in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Nomination papers are now available from the Town Clerk’s Office for the June municipal election. To get on the ballot, candidates must get the signatures of at least 25 registered voters no later than 5 p.m. Monday, April 13. There are two seats available on the Town Council; Vice Chairman Ted Asherman and […]
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State legislators hold office hours in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — State Sen. Cathy Breen and state Reps. Ed Crockett, and Teresa Pierce will hold constituent office hours 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Mason-Motz Activity Center, 190 Middle Road. Stop by to get updates from the State House, ask questions and share any local concerns.
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Emergency preparedness workshop planned in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — Members of the Scarborough Fire Department and Scarborough Public Library Director Nancy Crowell are teaming up to offer a free workshop on personal emergency preparedness. The event, held in collaboration with the Scarborough Adult Learning Center, will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 17 in the Scarborough High School cafeteria. The […]
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Financial wellness workshop offered in SoPo
SOUTH PORTLAND — South Portland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Evergreen Credit Union, is offering a financial wellness workshop focused on retirement and investment savings at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Community Center, 21 Nelson Road. Although the workshop is free and open to the public, pre-registration is required through southportlandme.myrec.com. The […]
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Land trust office in Cape temporarily relocated
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust office at 330 Ocean House Road has temporarily relocated to new quarters due to a water leak and the discovery of “significant mold,” according to the trust’s website. In order to protect the health of visitors and staff, the building was vacated and the trust is now […]
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Learn all about crows at Cape library
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Thomas Memorial Library will hold another presentation in its Maine Wildlife Series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at 6 Scott Dyer Road. The event will focus on crows and their extraordinary intelligence. Attendees will meet Dante, the Center for Wildlife’s crow ambassador, and learn more about the species and Dante’s […]