Freelancers needed to write Sunday society column

Portland Museum of Art photo Are you an outgoing person who loves to socialize and attend parties? Would you like to get paid to do so? The Maine Sunday Telegram is looking for people with writing and reporting experience to attend social events, tal...
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Freelancers needed to write Sunday society column

Portland Museum of Art photo Are you an outgoing person who loves to socialize and attend parties? Would you like to get paid to do so? The Maine Sunday Telegram is looking for people with writing and reporting experience to attend social events, tal...
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Libra Foundation interns dine with Maine CEOs

More than 100 college students interning this summer with some of Maine's top companies enjoyed a three-course dinner this evening with two dozen CEOs and top executives from those same companies. The dinner was part of the Libra Foundation's Summer i...
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Broadway in Bloom Gala pairs stage couture with floral design

Flowers and fashions took center stage at tonight's Broadway in Bloom Gala Banquet. The party, held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport, was part of the 81st annual convention of The Garden Club Federation of Maine. The event wraps up tomorrow, but t...
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Winter Kids heads to Bubba’s for a License to Chill

Stuffed with antiques and collectibles, Bubba's Sulky Lounge provided the quirky yet awesome venue for tonight's Winter Kids License to Chill party. About 250 of us party guests wandered from room to room in the the sprawling night club and everywhere...
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Historic House Gala opens door to West End colonial revival

Deep in the West End this evening, more than 150 guests gathered for the annual Greater Portland Landmarks Historic House Gala at the colonial revival home of Kathy and Bob Whelan, seen above making a few remarks during the party. Behind them you can ...
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Goodwill’s mission comes full circle at film screening

About 80 people gathered at USM's Abromson Community Education Center in Portland tonight for a reception and private screening of five short films. Called A Circle of Films, the event was hosted by Goodwill of Northern New England and featured the wo...
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Golden retriever puppy steals show at Kids First Gala Auction

Gracie, a 16-week-old female golden retriever generated quite a stir when Meg Wilson brought her out during the Kids First Gala Auction, held tonight at the Woodlands Club in Falmouth. She was number three on tonight's live auction docket (subject to ...
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Art Honors party bestows honorary doctorates on Shettleworth & Sussman

Hundreds of people partied across three floors of the Maine College of Art tonight for the 16th annual Art Honors. The event drew major movers and shakers in Maine's art scene and introduced them to this year's class of graduating seniors. From the su...
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Dr. Bob McAfee honored with Hanley Leadership Award

Dr. Bob McAfee, a living legend in Maine medicine, was honored tonight with the Hanley Leadership Award during a dinner held at the Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland. Above, Dr. McAfee smiles and waves to the crowd after receiving the award. Hi...
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