Greater Portland Books/Authors Monday 1/12 “Twisted Threads,” book signing with author Lea Wait, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, 865-3307. Wednesday 1/14 “The Happiest People in the World,” Brown Bag discussion with author Brock Clarke, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700. Film “Antarctica: A Year on Ice,” Friday, […]
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People and Business
AARP recognizes Portland volunteer Portland resident Dottie Megna, a retired educator, was recently selected the 2014 recipient of AARP Maine’s Andrus Award. The award, named after AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus, honors a community volunteer in each state who makes a difference in the lives of others and embodies Andrus’ motto of “to serve, not […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 7-20
Greater Portland Bulletin Board Saturday 1/10 Youth Basketball Free Throw Championship, for boys and girls ages 9-14, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, 9 a.m., Cheverus High School, 267 Ocean Ave., Portland, 502-550-5725. Thursday 1/15 Noyes Street Fire Memorial Sculpture, public planning discussion organized by Vigil of Lights with artist Pandora LaCasse, 2 p.m., HopeGateWay, 509 […]
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 7-13
Wed. 1/7 10 a.m. Disabilities Committee CH Wed. 1/7 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Corp. CH Wed. 1/7 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 1/7 6 p.m. State/High Street Project Advisory Committee CH Wed. 1/7 6:30 p.m. Hall School Building Committee Hall School Thur. 1/8 noon CDBG Allocation Committee CH Thur. 1/8 5 p.m. Land […]
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Portland Police Beat: Jan. 7
Arrests 12/26 at 10 p.m. Kyle Olson, 28, of Portland, was arrested on Fore Street by Officer Heather Brown on a charge of disorderly conduct. 12/26 at 10 p.m. Robert P. Tole, 28, of Arlington, Virginia, was arrested on Fore Street by Officer Brent Abbott on a charge of disorderly conduct. 12/27 at 8 a.m. […]
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Richard B. Leonard, 85: Talented artist gave of himself to others
PORTLAND — Richard “Dick” B. Leonard, 85, of Portland, died Dec. 31 at The Barron Center. Leonard was born in Portland on June 21, 1929, the son of Matthew and Elizabeth (Graney) Leonard. He graduated from Cheverus High School in 1947, and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from what is now the Maine […]
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Council, school board elect leaders
BRUNSWICK Sarah Brayman was elected Monday as the next chairwoman of the Brunswick Town Council. Brayman, who had served in 2014 as vice chairwoman, was elected chairwoman 5-2, with councilors David Watson and newly elected Councilor Kathy Wilson voting in opposition. District 2 Councilor Stephen Walker was elected vice chairman, 5-2, with Watson and Wilson […]
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Darrel Fournier: Nothing official about retirement
FREEPORT Darrel Fournier said he hasn’t yet decided whether he will retire as Freeport fire chief this year. “I haven’t made that decision yet,” Fournier said. “I have not made any official decision.” On Monday, Fournier spoke of his future as chief while discussing his role as a former part-time employee for a Portland Paul […]
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For sale
HARPSWELL The waterfront Cook’s Lobster House on Bailey Island in Harpswell is on the market for $1.79 million. The iconic Maine restaurant that has been operated by the same family since opening in 1955 was listed for sale in the past month by Malone Commercial Brokers. The restaurant has received regional and national attention at […]
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High St. one-way set for hearing, council agenda
BATH The City Council will conduct a public hearing Wednesday night before it considers granting final passage of a traffic measure that should help with parking issues at the Winnegance General Store. The hearing will be held during the council’s 6 p.m. meeting Wednesday which will take place at City Hall. Before the hearing, the […]