Pious Ali and Brian Batson defeated longtime incumbents Jon Hinck and Edward Suslovic
December 2016
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New councilor Pious Ali is focused on helping others
Ali helped start the Maine Interfaith Youth Alliance and traveled throughout the state putting on workshops about diversity for school-based civil rights groups.
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South Portland’s new mayor says she means business
Patti Smith brushes aside allegations that she’s opposed to commercial interests.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland Symphony Orchestra musicians enhance learning at Portland elementary schools
A recent $600,000 grant will enable the PSO Explorers program to expand and continue through 2020.
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Social enterprise takes root in delicate greens at Saco’s Cultivation Works Farm
Adults with disabilities work to gain financial independence and the skills needed to be working farmers.
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Blood drives
Wednesday 1 to 6 p.m. Bath Knights of Columbus Hall, 807 Middle St., Bath. Call 800-RED-CROSS for an appointment. Drop-ins welcomed. Contact: Tony Masulaitis 443-5389.
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Births
MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Liam Andrew Martell, born Sept. 25 to Samantha Worden and Shayne Martell of Limington. Grandparents are Vicki Worden of Errol, N.H.; Robin Norton and Anthony Folsom of Standish; Bonnie and Gerald Worden and Dawn and Raymond Martell Jr., all of Limington. Great-grandparents are Sanford Field of Gorham; Linda Norton and Roland Junkins […]
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Events
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Baby-sitting for shoppers The Old Orchard Beach United Methodist Church will offer two more pre-holiday baby-sitting services for parents who want to shop without the kids or enjoy an evening out. Children can be dropped off after 6 p.m. and picked up by 11 p.m. Friday and again Dec. 16 at the […]
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Briefs
Westbrook Over 700 attend event for Dream Factory of Maine The Dream Factory of Maine and Haven’s Candies in Westbrook played host Nov. 26 for a fun-filled day with more than 700 children and adults to raise money and awareness for the Dream Factory of Maine, a volunteer organization that grants dreams to chronically and […]