Books/Authors Reading Challenge 2022, Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland. List of 18 reading prompts to challenge readers throughout the year, princememorial.org. Ongoing Beanstack, online reading programs for all ages, a reading-habit tracker platform through Patten Free Library that includes reading programs and challenges. Visit patten.lib.me.us for details. Books at Night, virtual Mechanics’ Hall Book Club, 6:30 […]
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People & Business: Jan. 26
Harpswell dedication Avesta president/CEO to retire after more than 20 years The longtime president and CEO of Avesta Housing announced he will be retiring later this year as the organization celebrates 50 years since its inception. A lifelong Mainer, Dana Totman has led Avesta for more than 20 years, during which the nonprofit affordable housing […]
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School Notebook: Jan. 26
OUT fundraising for Read the Rainbow OUT Maine’s Executive Director Jeanne Dooley had a flash of inspiration this fall: What if school libraries had more inclusive books available to their students? OUT Maine, an organization that serves LGBTQ+ youth in Maine, already had recommended reading lists for families and educators on its website. The key […]
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 28-Feb. 4
Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Tues. 2/1 5:30 p.m. School Board Policy Committee Tues. 2/1 7 p.m. Planning Board Workshop Town Hall Wed. 2/2 5 p.m. Appointments Committee Thur. 2/3 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Scarborough Check scarboroughmaine.org for information on remote access. Videos streams at sctv.viebit.com/?folder=ALL. Mon. […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Jan. 28-Feb. 4
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 2/1 6 p.m. Planning Board City Hall Tues. 2/1 6 p.m. Community Forestry Committee 4 Sheridan Road Wed. 2/2 4 p.m. Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee City Hall Wed. 2/2 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. […]
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Northern Meetings: Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 2/1 6 p.m. School Committee Chebeague Island School Thur. 2/3 3:30 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Wed. 2/2 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Durham Visit durhamme.com for Zoom information. Videos of municipal meetings can be viewed/streamed at […]
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 1/26 5 p.m. City Council Workshop Wed. 1/26 5 p.m. Rent Board Wed. 1/26 6 p.m. Charter Commission Thur. 1/27 8:30 a.m. Community Development Block Grant Allocation Committee Thur. 1/27 5 p.m. Finance Committee Thur. 1/27 5:30 p.m. Rental Housing Advisory […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 28-Feb. 5
Books/Authors Reading Challenge 2022, Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland. List of 18 reading prompts to challenge readers throughout the year, princememorial.org. Ongoing Beanstack, online reading programs for all ages, a reading-habit tracker platform through Patten Free Library that includes reading programs and challenges. Visit patten.lib.me.us for details. Books at Night, virtual Mechanics’ Hall Book Club, 6:30 […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 28-Feb. 5
‘Waiting for Alice’ Exhibits/Galleries “Different Lenses,” UMVA Gallery, 516 Congress St., Portland, through January, solo shows by Mildred Bachrach and Andre Benoit. “Innovation and Resilience Across Three Generations of Wabanaki Basket-Making,” Bowdoin College Museum of Arts, Brunswick. “Inventory,” photographic works by The Bakery Photo Collective membership, Speedwell Projects, 630 Forest Ave., Portland, through Jan. 29. Polly […]
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 21-28
Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Tues. 1/25 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop High School Library Tues. 1/25 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Wed. 1/26 6:45 p.m. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Town Hall Scarborough Check scarboroughmaine.org for information on remote access. Videos streams at sctv.viebit.com/?folder=ALL. Fri. […]