Portland Wed. 3/9 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Subcommittee PPD Thur. 3/10 5 p.m. Board of Harbor Commissioners Public Hearing CH Mon. 3/14 5 p.m. Special City Council Meeting CH Mon. 3/14 5:30 p.m. Bicycle Pedestrian Committee CH Tues. 3/15 5 p.m. Energy & Sustainability Committee CH Wed. 3/16 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Meeting […]
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Portland School Notebook: March 9
It’s no horror story: charter school will compete at Maine Drama Festival Students from Baxter Academy charter school will advance to the Maine Drama Festival state finals March 18 and 19, with their production of “How to Survive a Horror Movie.” Baxter students, who come from throughout southern Maine, finished ahead of students from Catherine McAuley […]
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Trump and Sanders woo disenfranchised in Portland visits
PORTLAND — They came within 24 hours of each other on March 2 and 3, calling for support from those feeling left out by those currently in power. “We do not represent the billionaire class, we do not represent Wall Street,” U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vermont, said to a packed house at the State Theater on […]
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Fred E. Nutter, 82: Longtime local broadcaster
PORTLAND — Fred Everett Nutter, 82, died Feb. 26. He was born in Sanford on Sept. 11, 1933, to Ruth Elizabeth and Arthur Preston Nutter and grew up in Alfred, graduating from Sanford High School in 1951. After high school, Nutter joined the Navy and served during the Korean War. Following four years of service, […]
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Portland Ballet’s ‘Gallery’ is showcase of modern dance
A showcase of modern dance, a master craftsman of song and a masterpiece of classical music snag the top three spots in my picks of the tix for this week. The showcase is aptly titled “Gallery,” and it’s a chance to experience the creative work of half a dozen choreographers connected to Portland Ballet. A […]
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People & Business: March 9
Recognition Friends of Casco Bay recognized the following people at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Event and Members Meeting: Darren McLellan, who has volunteered for 20 years; Will Everitt, the Friends’ development director; Mac Passano and his wife Beth Howe, who have been water quality volunteers for 10 years and five years, respectively; Don Gower, water […]
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College roundup: UMaine softball team opens with win
Also, St. Joseph’s collects a pair of softball victories in Florida.
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Accomplished ballet dancer never forgot his Augusta roots
After decades touring the world and teaching at Juilliard, Alphonse ‘Alphy’ Poulin has retired to central Maine.
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Bruins lose lead before beating the Panthers in overtime, 5-4
After giving up three unanswered goals, Boston gets the game winner from Lee Stempniak.