Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

People and Business: Feb. 22

Hires, promotions, appointments R.M. Davis, a wealth management firm in Portland, promoted seven employees: Dean Walker, to chief operating officer; George Carr, managing director, portfolio management; Vince Damasco, managing director, investment research; Bob Davis, managing director, portfolio management; Natalie Solotoff, managing director, wealth management; Michele Whitmore, managing director, client Service; and Drew Blaney, vice president, […]

advertisement
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Arts Calendar: Feb. 24-March 3

Comedy Saturday 2/25 You Should Smile More improv: 7:30 p.m., Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport. $20 adults; $10 students 18 and under. meetinghousearts.org Monday 2/27 Improv Jam fundraiser: 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. $10 advance, $14 at door. stlawrencearts.org Ongoing Thursday Night Comedy: 7 p.m. every Thursday, Stroudwater Distillery, 28 Resurgam […]

Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

School Notebook: Feb. 22

Scholarship available for journalism studies Graduates of Maine high schools who plan to pursue a career in journalism or a related field are eligible for the Guy P. Gannett Scholarship Fund through the Maine Community Foundation. Applications are open until April 1. Named for the businessman who formed the Portland Press Herald in 1921, the […]

Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Community Calendar: Feb. 24-March 3

Books/Authors Thursday 3/2 Author talk: 7 p.m., Lisa Brahin, author of “Tears Over Russia: A Search for Family and the Legacy of Ukraine’s Pogroms.” Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday in Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. […]

Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

People and Business: Feb. 15

Hires, promotions, appointments Alf Anderson has been appointed as the associate state director for advocacy and outreach at the AARP Maine state office in Portland. He previously served as director of membership and marketing from 2015 to 2019, as well as executive director of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce from 2019 to 2022. Dana […]

Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster

Coastal Journal Meetings: Feb. 17-24

Bath Wed.  2/22  4 p.m.  Transportation Committee  City Hall Brunswick Tue.  2/21  6:30 p.m.  Town Council  Zoom, Council Chambers Tue.  2/21  7:15 p.m.  Village Review Board  Zoom, Town Hall Thu.  2/23  5 p.m.  Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory  Zoom Harpswell Mon.  2/20  5 p.m.  Town Lands  Town Office Wed.  2/22  4 p.m.  Recycling Committee  Town Office Thu.  2/23  […]

Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Southern Meetings: Feb. 17-24

Scarborough Tue.  2/21  6:30 p.m.  Planning Board  Town Hall Thu.  2/23  6:30 p.m.  Sanitary District  Municipal Bldg South Portland Tue.  2/21  6:30 p.m.  City Council  Zoom, Council Chambers Wed.  2/22  6 p.m.  Housing Authority  Zoom Wed.  2/22  6:30 p.m.  Planning Board  Zoom, Council Chambers Thu.  2/23  6 p.m.  Human Rights Commission  Council Chambers Thu.  2/23  […]

Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: Feb. 16-23

Chebeague Island Wed.  2/22  6 p.m.  Select Board Budget Workshop  Town Hall Cumberland Tue.  2/21  7 p.m.  Planning Board  Town Hall Falmouth Tue.  2/21  5:30 p.m.  Board of Assessment Review  Zoom, Council Chambers Freeport Mon.  2/20  6 p.m.  Police Advisory Committee  Town Hall Tue.  2/21  6:30 p.m.  Conservation Commission  Community Center Wed.  2/22  6:30 p.m.  […]

Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Portland Meetings: Feb. 15-22

Thu.  2/16  8 a.m.  City Manager Search Subcommittee  Zoom Thu.  2/16  8:30 a.m.  Emergency Shelter Assessment  Zoom Thu.  2/16  9 a.m.  CDBG Allocation Committee  Zoom Thu.  2/16  4 p.m.  Portland Development Corporation  Zoom Thu.  2/16  6:00 p.m.  Zoning Board of Appeals  Zoom Tue.  2/21  8 a.m.  Legislation/Nomination Meeting  Zoom Tue.  2/21  5:30 p.m.  Housing/Economic Dev. […]