Feedback sought on draft of PPS Parent Partnership Policy The Parent Partnership Policy Ad Hoc Committee has created a working draft of the Portland Public Schools Parent Partnership Policy and invites feedback on the draft from parents, staff, students and community members. The draft policy can be viewed at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YmjoZcjbUvQx6uNonoZSf934jDX-nOl0kisc-seMBk4/edit?usp=sharing Submit comments and […]
November 2016
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 23-Dec. 3
Greater Portland Exhibits Aldona Shumway, photography, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., through November. “Mythic/Poetic,” solo exhibit by Ricardo Osmondo Francis, Zero Station, 222 Anderson St., Portland, 347-7000, zerostation.com, through mid-December. “Picture This: The Art and Workings of Illustration Institute,” Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square; on view to Dec. 23. Whimsical dog-themed art show, CIA Café, 72 Ocean St., South Portland […]
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Freeport Police Beat: Nov. 24
Arrests 11/16 at 2:32 p.m. Hyunkook Korsiak, 35, of Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Thomas Gabbard on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking. Summonses 11/16 at 5:06 p.m. Christine Gilleland, 29, of Poplar Drive, Poland, was issued a summons on Main Street by Officer Matthew Moorhouse on a […]
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New Cape Elizabeth council chairman hopes to turn inexperience into advantage
CAPE ELIZABETH — Despite having the least seniority on the Town Council, Jamie Garvin has been chosen as the next chairman. Garvin, who was elected to the council in November 2015, was selected Nov. 14 in a council caucus. His leadership position will become official at the Dec. 12 Town Council meeting. “I hope as chairman […]
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Community Calendar: Nov. 23-Dec. 2
Greater Portland Benefits #GivingTuesday, donations made until Nov. 29 at classy.org/checkout/donation?eid=12291 benefits free acupuncture for Cancer Community Center patients. Sunday 12/4 Bowling for Brain Injury, hosted by The Brain Injury Association of America – Maine Chapter, noon-2 p.m., Spare Time Portland, 867 Riverside St., Portland. Join/form a team, sponsor or donate at biausa.org/maine. Santa Hustle 5K and half marathon, 7 a.m., Maine […]
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Holiday Events: Nov. 23-Dec. 3
Holiday Fairs Freeport’s Sparkle Weekend, Dec. 2-3 Free horse-drawn wagon rides, Parade of Lights, free hot cocoa, visits with Santa, talking Christmas tree. sparklecelebration.com. Holly Jolly Fair, First Parish Church, 40 Main St., Freeport. Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m., cake party, cookie walk, quilted & knit items, jewelry, soaps, crafts. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., fish […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: Nov. 24
Arrests No arrests were reported from Nov. 7-13. Summonses 11/7 at 10:53 a.m. Tyler-Daniel Campbell, 32, of Washington Avenue, Portland, was issued a summons by Officer Scott Hendee on Main Street on a charge of operating without a license for more than 90 days. 11/7 at 8:30 p.m. Albert Hubbard, 28, of Sabattus Street, Lewiston, […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Nov. 24
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Nov. 14-20. Fire calls No fire calls were reported from Nov. 14-20. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to one call from Nov. 14-20.
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 24-Dec.1
Chebeague Island Mon. 11/28 6:30 p.m. Cemetery Committee TO Cumberland Mon. 11/28 7 p.m. Town Council TH Falmouth Mon. 11/28 4 p.m. Conservation Commission TH Mon. 11/28 7 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 11/29 3 p.m. Tercentennial Committee TH North Yarmouth Wed. 11/30 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Committee TO Yarmouth Tues. 11/29 6 p.m. GPCOG Regionalization […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: Nov. 24
Arrests 11/11 at 8:33 a.m. Jason Forsley, 36, of Gray Road, was arrested on Gray Road by Officer Matt Fulmer on a charge of domestic violence assault. 11/11 at 4 p.m. Rhianna M. Twomey, 23, of Thomas Drive, Scarborough, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Jeff Smith on charges of theft by unauthorized […]