‘Inner Light’ Arts “A Convenient Soldier: The Black Guards of Maine,” Maine Historical Society exhibit reveals how Black soldiers guarded vital Maine train routes in World War II, 489 Congress St., Portland, mainehistory.org for details. Cold War Kids livestream series, 9 p.m. Nov. 8 and 22. $15 single show, $50 bundle, statetheatreportland.com Facebook for more […]
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People & Business: Oct. 21
Barber Foods marks 65th year in business Portland-based Barber Foods recently celebrated its 65th anniversary by donating products to team members at the plant as well as to local first responders and the medical community. Gus Barber started Barber Beef in 1955, a journey that would lead to Barber Beef and Poultry and what’s known […]
Midcoast Meetings: Oct. 23-30
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 10/27 6:30 p.m. Recycling & Sustainability Committee Tues. 10/27 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 10/28 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 10/28 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop Thur. 10/29 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov for information on remote access. Videos […]
Southern Meetings: Oct. 23-30
Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Mon. 10/26 7 p.m. Ordinance Committee Tues. 10/27 3 p.m. School Board Policy Committee Tues. 10/27 6:30 p.m. School Board Workshop Tues. 10/27 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Scarborough Check scarboroughmaine.org for information on remote access. Videos/streams at sctv.viebit.com/?folder=ALL. Mon. 10/26 […]
Portland Meetings: Oct. 21-28
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 10/21 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 10/21 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Zoom Wed. 10/21 5:30 p.m. Sustainability & Transportation Committee Zoom Thur. 10/22 4 p.m. Greater Portland Metro Board of Directors Mon. 10/26 4:30 p.m. City Council Workshop […]
Northern Meetings: Oct. 22-29
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 10/22 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 10/22 7 p.m. Meet the Candidates Night Mon. 10/26 7 p.m. Town Council Durham Visit durhamme.com for Zoom information. Videos of municipal meetings can be viewed/streamed at townhallstreams.com/towns/durham_me. Tues. 10/27 […]
Community/Arts Calendar: Oct. 21-31
Shredding the Slopes Arts “A Convenient Soldier: The Black Guards of Maine,” Maine Historical Society exhibit reveals how Black soldiers guarded vital Maine train routes in World War II, 489 Congress St., Portland, mainehistory.org for details. Annual Scenes of Maine Exhibit, Richard Boyd Art Gallery, through Oct. 30. 15 Epps St., Peaks Island. Free, richardboydartgallery.com. […]
People & Business Oct. 14
Late Portlander honored at Veterans’ Home The late Sidney Thorne was named Veteran of the Month for August at Maine Veterans’ Homes in Scarborough. Thorne died in early August before he received the honor, according to a spokesperson for the Veterans’ Home. A registered Maine Guide, Thorne was born and raised in Portland and from […]
Southern Meetings: Oct. 16-23
Cape Elizabeth Information on remote access and calendar of televised meetings at capeelizabeth.com. Tues. 10/20 6:30 p.m. School Board Building Committee Tues. 10/20 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 10/21 5:30 p.m. Community Services Committee Scarborough Check scarboroughmaine.org for information on remote access. Videos/streams at sctv.viebit.com/?folder=ALL. Fri. 10/16 8 a.m. Long Range Planning Committee Tues. 10/20 […]
Midcoast Meetings: Oct. 16-23
Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 10/19 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 10/20 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Wed. 10/21 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 10/21 6:15 p.m. Appointments Committee Wed. 10/21 7 p.m. Recreation Commission Thur. 10/22 5 p.m. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov for […]