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Hollis suspect turns self in to police

HOLLIS — A Hollis man wanted by Maine State Police on a number of warrants has turned himself in. Troopers on Tuesday put out the word they were looking for the public’s help in locating Vincent Cole, whom they described as a violent felon. This morning, less than 24 hours later, Cole turned himself in […]

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Northern Meetings: May 10-18

Cumberland Thur.  5/10  7 p.m.  Board of Adjustments & Appeals  TH Mon.  5/14   7 p.m.  Town Council  TH Tues.  5/15  7 p.m.  Planning Board  TH Durham Thur.  5/10  6:30 p.m.  Historic District Commission  TO  Mon.  5/14  6:30 p.m.  Comprehensive Committee  TO Falmouth Thurs.  5/10  6 p.m.  Long Range Planning Advisory Committee  TH Mon. 5/14  7 p.m.  Town […]

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Northern Meetings: May 10-18

Cumberland Thur.  5/10  7 p.m.  Board of Adjustments & Appeals  TH Mon.  5/14   7 p.m.  Town Council  TH Tues.  5/15  7 p.m.  Planning Board  TH Durham Thur.  5/10  6:30 p.m.  Historic District Commission  TO  Mon.  5/14  6:30 p.m.  Comprehensive Committee  TO Falmouth Thurs.  5/10  6 p.m.  Long Range Planning Advisory Committee  TH Mon. 5/14  7 p.m.  Town […]

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Community Calendar: May 9-18

Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 5/19 Waynflete West End 5K and Fun Run fundraiser for the Waynflete Wellness Program, 360 Spring St., Portland, 7:30 a.m. check-in, $25, runsignup.com or Waynflete.org/5K. Books/Authors Saturday 5/12 “An Adventure in the Art of Woodworking: Quickly Learn the Basics,” author talk by James Vander Schaaf, 10:30 a.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, for […]

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Portland School Board weighs study of consolidation, redistricting

PORTLAND — At least one member of the School Board believes a consolidation study could be a chance to create new grade configurations and programming that would better meet student needs. But others on the board urged caution and said the School Department must ensure there’s an opportunity for full community engagement in any discussion around […]

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Portland School Board weighs study of consolidation, redistricting

PORTLAND — At least one member of the School Board believes a consolidation study could be a chance to create new grade configurations and programming that would better meet student needs. But others on the board urged caution and said the School Department must ensure there’s an opportunity for full community engagement in any discussion around […]

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Arts Calendar: May 9-19

Greater Portland Auditions Call for Musicians and Singers, secular revival with Ideal Maine brass band, a local chorus, and Rev Billy’s Stop Shopping Choir at Mayo Street Arts on Sunday, June 24, email [email protected] for more.  Exhibits Colorful and Whimsical Labrador Retrievers by Cape Elizabeth artist Jim Williams, Thomas Memorial Library, 67 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth. […]

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Public urges Portland City Council to preserve school budget

PORTLAND — As City Councilors head to a decision on school funding, the proposed $112 million education budget for fiscal year 2019 received overwhelming public support Monday. “I don’t believe it is in our community’s best interest to cut the budget at Portland schools,” Emily Alpers told councilors in a public hearing that lasted more than […]