PORTLAND — Baxter Boulevard will be closed to vehicle traffic from Payson Park to Vannah Avenue each Sunday beginning May 6. The closure marks the resumption of Sundays on the Boulevard for the fifth year, city spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said in a press release Monday. Pedestrians, bicyclists and skateboarders are invited to use the closed roadway. […]
May 2018
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Sundays on the Boulevard resume in Portland
PORTLAND — Baxter Boulevard will be closed to vehicle traffic from Payson Park to Vannah Avenue each Sunday beginning May 6. The closure marks the resumption of Sundays on the Boulevard for the fifth year, city spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said in a press release Monday. Pedestrians, bicyclists and skateboarders are invited to use the closed roadway. […]
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Tony Award nominees are in, and some have Maine ties
Tony Shalhoub and Tyler Micoleau are both nominated for ‘A Band’s Visit.’
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Portland councilors have doubts about school budget
PORTLAND — Indications are city councilors will reduce the proposed $112 million fiscal year 2019 school budget. The budget, approved by the city School Board on April 12, will have a City Council public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, in City Hall. The council is expected to vote on the school budget May 14; […]
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Amazon expansion includes new office, 2,000 jobs in Boston
The jobs are expected to be in cutting-edge technologies, including robotics, cloud computing and machine learning.
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Most of Central American migrant caravan is waiting at the border
Caravan organizers said eight members of the group criticized by President Trump that traveled from southern Mexico to the border city of Tijuana were allowed in to be interviewed by asylum officers.
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North Yarmouth Town Meeting ratifies $2.7M budget
NORTH YARMOUTH — In a Saturday morning Town Meeting that took only 2 1/2 hours, 99 registered voters approved all 35 warrant articles, including the components of a $2.7 million municipal budget for the next fiscal year. The spending plan reflects about 20 percent of North Yarmouth’s total $10.4 million appropriation, Budget Committee member Bill […]
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North Yarmouth Town Meeting ratifies $2.7M budget
NORTH YARMOUTH — In a Saturday morning Town Meeting that took only 2 1/2 hours, 99 registered voters approved all 35 warrant articles, including the components of a $2.7 million municipal budget for the next fiscal year. The spending plan reflects about 20 percent of North Yarmouth’s total $10.4 million appropriation, Budget Committee member Bill […]
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Cumberland to host 14th Safe Passage fundraiser for Guatemalan children
CUMBERLAND — Safe Passage has for the past two years made a fiesta of its 5K fundraiser. The 14th annual Safe Passage Maine 5K and Fiesta will be held at Greely High School, 303 Main St., on Sunday, May 6. The Latin-themed party that follows the 5K and children’s run is a nod to the […]
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Yarmouth ballot to include recall question
YARMOUTH — Voters on June 12 will decide whether to add a provision to the Town Charter to allow the recall of town councilors. The council voted 4-2 April 26 to add the question to the ballot, which also includes the annual school budget validation referendum. Amendments to the Town Charter require ratification by voter referendum […]