All in the family Randall B. Hobbs, grandson of founders Frank Hobbs Sr., and Elizabeth Hobbs, has joined the staff of the Hobbs Funeral Home as a full-time licensed funeral director. In related news, Rachael Powers has been named to the staff at the Hobbs Funeral Homes as a full-time apprentice. Her duties will include […]

Portland Wed.  8/10  5:30 p.m.  Housing Committee  CH Wed.  8/10  6 p.m.  Police Citizen Review Subcommittee  PPD Thur.  8/11  5 p.m.  Board of Harbor Commissioners  S. Portland CH Thur.  8/11  8 a.m.  Legislative/Nominating Committee  CH Thur.  8/11  4 p.m.  Portland Development Corporation  CH Tues.  8/16  6 p.m.  Woodfords Corner Public Art  Woodfords Club Wed.  8/17  […]

Students to benefit from SMCC Foundation scholarships The Southern Maine Community College Foundation has received two sizable donations toward student scholarships. The donations total more than $42,000 and will benefit students in SMCC’s Early Childhood Education and Precision Machining programs. Mary Louise Williams Haskell, of Yarmouth, donated stock valued at more than $30,000 just prior […]

Cape Elizabeth Mon.  8/8  7 p.m.  Town Council (Meeting and Workshop)  TH Tues.  8/9  7 p.m.  Conservation Commission  TH Wed.  8/10  6 p.m.  Spurwink School Committee  Spurwink School Thur.  8/11  8 a.m.  Spurwink School Committee  Spurwink School Thur.  8/11  1:30 p.m.  Town Council Ordinance Committee  TH Scarborough Mon.  8/8  7 p.m.  Planning Board  MB Chamber […]

Brunswick Mon.  8/8  5:30 p.m.  Brunswick/Topsham Water Board  Water District Tues.  8/9  4:30 p.m.  Teen Center Advisory Committee  35 Union St. Tues.  8/9  7 p.m.  Public Stakeholder Meeting for Mare Brook  85 Union St. Wed.  8/10  10 a.m.  Staff Review  TH Wed.  8/10  7 p.m.   School Board  TH  Harpswell Tues.  8/9  6 p.m.  Town […]

Falmouth High School announces top second semester students The following students at Falmouth High School were recognized for academic excellence and earned a place on the second semester honor roll. Grade 12 High Honors Julia Brogan, Teah Buble, Meghan Charest, Sarah Dobbins, Hannah Donovan, Lydia Farmer, Anne Gott, Hannah Marr, Adam Meyer, Gwenyth Pasch, Harrison […]

Chebeague Island Wed.  8/10  6 p.m.  Board of Selectmen  IH Cumberland Mon.  8/8  7 p.m.  Town Council  TH Falmouth Thur.  8/4  3 p.m.  Tercentennial Committee  TH Mon.  8/8  5:30 p.m.  Ordinance Committee  TH Mon.  8/8  7 p.m.  Town Council (Special Meeting)  TH Tues.  8/9  8:15 a.m.  Land Management & Acquisitions Committee  TH Wed.  8/10  8 […]

Portland Wed.  8/3  5 p.m.  Historic Preservation Board    CH Wed.  8/3  5 p.m.  School Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Tour  Presumpscot School Wed.  8/3  6:30 p.m.  School Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Tour  Lyseth School Thur. 8/4  6:30 p.m.  Zoning Board of Appeals  CH Mon.  8/8  5:30 p.m.  Bicycle Pedestrian Committee  CH Mon.  8/8  3 p.m.  Portland […]

Greater Portland Benefits Friday 8/26 Bow Ties & Bean Boots Gala to benefit Teens to Trails, 6-10 p.m.,The Portland Company, 58 Fore St., Portland, live & silent auction, live music, food, games, local brews. Tickets $35 at http://bit.ly/29QRE7n. Books/Authors Wednesday 8/10 “The Boston Castrato,” by Portland Magazine owner Colin Sargent, noon, Brown Bag Luncheon series, Portland Public […]

Recognition The deadline to nominate local businesses for the the 9th annual Indie Biz Award is Aug. 11. The event this year will be Oct. 6 at the House of Music and Events, where Portland’s  independent businesses and community organizations will be celebrated with live music, a silent and live auction, and local food and […]