Baxter Academy appoints new director Anna Klein-Christie has been appointed the executive director of Portland-based Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, effective Sept. 2. Klein-Christie has more than 20 years of experience working with local and international nonprofits serving youth and is committed to expanding STEM opportunities. “As our educational programming is at no cost […]
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Community Calendar: Aug. 31-Sept. 9
It’s in the stars Benefits Friday 9/9 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick: Big Swing golf tournament: Mulligans and strings to purchase, chances to shoot for a hole-in-one prize. Register at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/big-swing. Books/Authors Thursday 1/8 Library Pop Up: 9-10 a.m., second Thursday of every month, Brunswick Recreation Center, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. curtislibrary.libcal.com. Ongoing Blurb […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 2-9
Novel Jazz Exhibits/Galleries “Cosmopolitan Stylings of Mildred and Madeleine Burrage”: Maine Historical Society, Congress Street, Portland. To visit, see mainehistory.org for admission fees, timed ticketing and latest COVID policies. On view to Sept. 24. “From a Woman’s Perspective”: Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Portland. Through September, richardboydartgallery.com. “Immigration Stories: Exploring the Diverse Cultural […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Cousin Donna’s Tomato Pie – paired perfectly
This morning I sat on the deck with my coffee as I enjoyed my close-up view of an especially extravagant hummingbird show. I got to thinking about this column and what I would share with you this week. When I started writing about food many years ago, I wanted to keep these recipes simple and […]
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Southern Meetings: Aug. 26-Sept. 2
Cape Elizabeth Thur. 9/1 7 p.m. Recycling Committee Public Works Scarborough Mon. 8/29 6 p.m. Planning Board Meeting Town Hall Fri. 9/2 8 a.m. Long Range Planning Committee Town Hall/Zoom South Portland Tues. 8/30 10:30 a.m. Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee Municipal Services Tues. 8/30 5 p.m. Board of Harbor Commission Workshop Zoom Thur. 9/1 4 p.m. […]
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Coastal Journal Edition Meetings: Aug. 26-Sept. 2
Bath Mon. 8/29 5 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory Committee City Hall Fri. 9/2 11 a.m. Climate Action Commission City Hall Brunswick Tues. 8/30 7 p.m. Planning Board Special Meeting Zoom Wed. 8/31 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Town Hall/Zoom Harpswell Tues. 8/30 5 p.m. Harpswell/Phippsburg/West Bath: Sea Level Rise Zoom Thurs. 9/1 6 p.m. Selectmen’s […]
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 25-Sept. 1
Freeport Mon. 8/29 6 p.m. Freeport Sustainability Advisory Board TH Yarmouth Mon. 8/29 7 p.m. Affordable Housing Committee Community Room Thur. 9/1 7 p.m. Town Council Special Meeting Log Cabin Thur. 9/1 TBDTown Council Workshop Log Cabin
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People & Business: Aug. 24
Acquisitions Lucas Tree Experts, a third-generation vegetation management company, is acquiring Carter Utility Tree Services, based in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The company provides vegetation management services along with power line and transmission right-of-way clearance to a variety of electric utilities. Lucas Tree Experts sold its lawncare and residential tree service in 2021 to focus […]
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Portland Meetings: Aug. 24-31
Wed. 8/24 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Wed. 8/24 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 8/24 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Peaks Island Thur. 8/25 3 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Hearing City Hall
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Community Calendar: Aug. 26-Sept. 3
Coin & Stamp Show Benefits Friday 9/9 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick: Big Swing golf tournament: Mulligans and strings to purchase, chances to shoot for a hole-in-one prize. Register at bbbsbathbrunswick.org/big-swing. Books/Authors Saturday 8/27 “The Adventures of Owen and the Anthem Singer”: Book signing by Boston Bruins anthem singer Todd Angilly and co-author Rachel […]