CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Eleanor “Ellie” Canavan Hill, 94, died on March 11 at Island Commons on Chebeague. She was born in Portland on July 31, 1917, to Ellen Hall and Joseph P. Canavan. She was the eldest and last survivor of five children. She was educated at Cummings School and graduated from Portland High School in […]
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Northern School Notebook: March 21
Greely High School hosts science fair CUMBERLAND — On Feb. 16, Greely High School hosted its famous science fair. Held annually, the science fair is an event for which freshmen start preparing in September. Students work exceptionally hard to present a wide range of science topics that appeal to their interests. This year’s projects ranged from […]
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Thomas Hawkes, 54
FREEPORT — Thomas Hawkes, 54, died March 6. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend. A celebration of his life will be held on March 24 at 2 p.m. at 939 Elmwood Road, Pownal. Family and friends are welcome to share memories, stories and pictures.
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Northern Meetings: March 22-28
Falmouth Thu. 3/22 7 p.m. Long Range Planning Advisory Committee THMon. 3/26 7 p.m. Council Meeting THTue. 3/27 3 p.m. Council Finance Committee THTue. 3/27 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals TH Cumberland Mon. 3/26 7:30 a.m. Town Council TH Freeport Tue. 3/27 7:30 a.m. Freeport Economic Development FCCTue. 3/27 6 p.m. Project Review THTue. […]
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Ricci arrested after alleged return to crime scene
It is the second arrest for the Portland man since his release from jail less than three weeks ago.
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Dozens of bank customers scammed by bogus texts
Hundreds of customers of various financial institutions in the Biddeford-Saco area got text messages saying their debit cards were deactivated and to call a local phone number to reactivate them.
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Portland approves zoning change for Husson University
PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday approved a zoning change that will allow Husson University to move its campus from South Portland to outer Congress Street. The change to the R2 zone will allow “universities, colleges, and trade schools” within the zone as a conditional use. Husson administrators have said that the move, which […]
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Farmers seek greater autonomy in Portland markets
PORTLAND — The coalition of farmers that operates the city’s farmers markets wants more control over the market. Market coordinator Dan Price asked the city to give the Farmers Market Association the power to determine membership, enforce association rules, and collect fees from participating farmers, according to a memo from the city’s associate corporation counsel, […]
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Brennan joins mayors backing same-sex marriage
He joins more than 160 mayors nationwide who have signed a statement advocating for the freedom to marry.
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LePage signs law to ban town fees for ice fishing shacks
The law extends the protection to coastal and tidal waters, and water bodies that serve as public water supplies.