Trevor Maxwell, a Cape Elizabeth resident and founder of a men’s cancer support group, will speak at the Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Jan. 29. Maxwell will talk about his new book, “Open Heart, Warrior Spirit: A Man’s Guide to Living with Cancer,” which details his journey since being diagnosed with stage […]
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‘Hibernation Storytime’ at Scarborough library Jan. 30
The Scarborough Public Library will host a “Nature Naptime: A Hibernation Storytime” on at 10 a.m. Jan. 30. Kelly Pietrzak, a Scarborough Land Trust volunteer and youth educator, will teach children about different types of hibernation, focusing on animals that hibernate in Maine. Children should bring a stuffed animal that can be found in Maine […]
South Portland Business Awards ceremony to be held in February
The South Portland Economic Development Department will host the 2022 South Portland Business Awards ceremony Feb. 15 to recognize 2022 awardees and the accomplishments of businesses across the city. The ceremony, being held at the South Portland High School from 5 to 7:30 p.m., will be in-person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Scarborough’s S’more Socials return in January
Scarborough’s Friday Night S’more Socials will return in the new year. The socials, sponsored by Scarborough Community Services and held at the municipal ice rink near Wentworth School, feature skating, music, free hot cocoa and s’mores. If weather conditions make skating unsafe, the socials will be moved to the Community Services Hub on Payne Road […]
Scarborough Land Trust to host coastal birding walk
Andrew Mackie, executive director of the Scarborough Land Trust, will lead a coastal birding walk Jan. 7 at Ferry Beach. Participants will seek out species that flock to Scarborough’s beaches in the winter months, including loons and long-tailed ducks. Binoculars and warm clothes are encouraged. The program runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For […]
South Portland-Cape Rotary plans roundtable on Springfest
South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary is hosting a Business Breakfast Roundtable on Jan. 5 to discuss the 2023 Springfest Community Celebration. The event runs from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the South Portland Community Center, 21 Nutter Road. Attendees are asked to RSVP by emailing springfest@sp-ce-rotary.org.