Students learn Native American crafts and culture HARPSWELL — Harpswell Community School students recently participated in the Damariscotta River Association’s Wabanaki living skills and culture program. The program uses an outdoor, hands-on approach to teach the history and culture of Maine’s native tribes, and helps schools meet a state curriculum requirement in Native American studies. […]
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Northern Meetings: Dec. 6-12
Cumberland Mon. 12/10 7 p.m. Town Council THWed. 12/12 6 p.m. ValHalla Board of Trustees THFalmouthMon. 12/10 6 p.m. Town Council THTue. 12/11 9 a.m. Harbor/Waterfront Committee THTue. 12/11 10 a.m. Food Pantry THTue. 12/11 11/30 a.m. Community Development Committee TH FreeportThu. 12/6 7:30 a.m. Hunter Road Fields Advisory THMon. 12/10 6 p.m. Winslow Park […]
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Northern School Notebook
The following students have been nominated for admittance to military service academies: Cheverus High School: Spencer Amberson, Jackson McMann, Iain Whitis, and Matthew Cushing. Greely High School: Fred Bower. Falmouth High School: William Jones, J. Cooper Lycan, and Patrick Thornton. North Yarmouth Academy: Benjamin Claytor. Yarmouth High School: Quinn Hathcock and Thomas Robichaud. The following […]
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People and Business
Designations The Independence Association has named Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D – Cumberland County, as Legislator of the Year. This is the first annual award of its type and is awarded to a legislator who advocates on behalf of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Independence Association, a nonprofit organization, assists adults and children with disabilities in obtaining […]
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 5-11
Wed. 12/5 12 p.m. CDBG Allocation Committee CHWed. 12/5 1 p.m. Street Artists Task Force CHWed. 12/5 5 p.m. Parks Commission 55 Portland St.Wed. 12/5 5 p.m. Historic Preservation CHThu. 12/6 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CH
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Community Calendar: Dec. 5-16
Greater Portland Benefits Friday 12/7 Markathon 94.3 WCYY, through 6 p.m., to benefit Center for Grieving Children, listeners can pledge and request songs: 792-9299. Monday 12/10 Meg Perry Remembrance, Hurricane Sandy fundraiser and 5-year anniversary of the Center, 6-10 p.m., Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress St., Portland, 615-9970, $5-$10. Bulletin Board Wednesday 12/5 Eggs & Issues: […]
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Southern Meetings: Nov. 30-Dec. 6
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 12/3 7:30 a.m. School Board Policy THMon. 12/3 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop THThu. 12/6 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works Scarborough Wed. 12/5 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting MBThu. 12/6 6:30 p.m. Housing Alliance MBThu. 12/6 7 p.m. Board of Education MB South PortlandMon. 12/3 4 p.m. Inauguration CHMon. 12/3 […]
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Southern School Notebook
SMCC art students to exhibit in Portland SOUTH PORTLAND — Students graduating this fall from Southern Maine Community College’s art program will exhibit their work at the Rose Contemporary Art Gallery in downtown Portland. The December exhibit will feature diverse works, including jewelry and mixed-media illustrations, by students Carly Cooke, Graham Meyer, Dana Smith and Aaron […]
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Mid-Coast Meetings: Nov. 30-Dec. 6
Bath Mon. 12/3 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CHTue. 12/4 6 p.m. Planning Board CHWed. 12/5 6 p.m. City Council CH Brunswick Mon. 12/3 7 p.m. Town Council BSTue. 12/4 11 a.m. Brunswick Development Corporation MBTue. 12/4 7 p.m. Planning Board BSWed. 12/5 7 p.m. Marine Resource BS […]
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North meetings
Cumberland Wed. 12/5 7 p.m. Lands & Conservation Commission TH Falmouth Thu. 11/29 4:30 p.m. Foood Pantry THSat. 12/1 9 a.m. Managing Open Spaces LibraryMon. 12/3 8 a.m. Food Pantry THMon. 12/3 7 p.m. Conservation Commission THTue. 12/4 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Meeting THTue. 12/4 7 p.m. School Board Workshop THWed. 12/5 4 p.m. Economic […]