Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 4/20 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 4/21 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Tues. 4/20 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 4/21 5 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Farmland Assessment Subcommittee Thur. 4/22 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Forestry […]
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School Notebook Coastal Journal Edition: April 9
Harpswell Coastal Academy preserves voices of the pandemic An annual humanities class at Harpswell Coastal Academy that launched in 2014 has been dedicated to an oral history project that captures the extraordinary stories of “ordinary” locals. This year’s theme, “Voices of the Pandemic,” builds on a tradition that has ranged from conservation advocates to seaweed […]
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Arts Calendar: April 14-24
Maine Jewish Museum auction Exhibits “Abstract Nature,” by Carol Eisenberg, Cove Street Arts, Portland, through April 24. “A Congregation of Birds,” through May 15 at Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. Free, chocolatechurcharts.org/gallery for details and COVID-19 protocols. Art4Good, April 15, 22 and 29, focuses on how the arts can be used to make the world a […]
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Community Calendar: April 14-24
Cooking for the climate Books/Authors Tuesday 4/20 Mechanics’ Hall Book Club: “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous,” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, 519 Congress St., Portland. mechanicshallmaine.org. Wednesday 4/21 Literary Lunch: Arisa White talks about “Who’s Your Daddy?” with Adrian Blevins, 12:30-1:30 p.m. via Zoom, hosted by Portland Public Library. Free, portlandlibrary.com. Poetry Party with […]
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People & Business: April 7
Bangor Savings foundation to award $40,000 in grants COVID-19 relief, youth programming and development, animal assistance and basic needs are just some of the services provided by the Maine and New Hampshire-based nonprofits selected by the public to receive grants through the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s 2021 Community Matters More program. More than $140,000 will […]
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People & Business: April 7
Bangor Savings foundation to award $40,000 in grants COVID-19 relief, youth programming and development, animal assistance and basic needs are just some of the services provided by the Maine and New Hampshire-based nonprofits selected by the public to receive grants through the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s 2021 Community Matters More program. More than $140,000 will […]
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School Notebook: April 7
OUT Maine expands its support groups OUT Maine has received a $25,000 grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation to help support queer youth, providing connection and support to counter rising mental health challenges. The grant was awarded in response to rising concerns about the well-being of young adults who are suffering from the mental […]
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Southern Meetings: April 9-16
Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Mon. 4/12 7 p.m. Town Council Tues. 4/13 3 p.m. School District Planning Tues. 4/13 6:30 p.m. School Board Tues. 4/13 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Wed. 4/14 5:30 p.m. Community Services Committee Wed. 4/14 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Thur. 4/15 6 p.m. […]
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Midcoast Meetings: April 9-16
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 4/12 9 a.m. Board of Assessment Review Mon. 4/12 6:30 p.m. Finance Committee Tues. 4/13 5 p.m. Master Plan Implementation Committee Tues. 4/13 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 4/14 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 4/14 7 p.m. School Board Thur. 4/15 4:30 p.m. […]
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Northern Meetings: April 8-15
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 4/8 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Mon. 4/12 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 4/8 6 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Sat. 4/10 8 a.m. Town Council Workshop Mon. 4/12 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Durham […]