PORTLAND — Portland Greenfest, the area’s largest environmental festival, will take place Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Monument Square. The event will include more than 60 exhibitors with information about renewable energy, local foods, electric cars, clean water, wildlife, green products and ways to get involved in greening the community. There will also […]
2019
Posted inThe Forecaster
Red Cross still faces blood shortage
PORTLAND — Still dealing with a serious blood shortage, the American Red Cross will hold a special event called “Out for Blood” on Friday, Aug. 30, with radio personalities, and chances to earn a $3 Dunkin’ Donuts gift certificate and a limited edition Red Cross tote. Out for Blood will take place at five locations, […]
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Brazil’s president says he might accept Amazon aid if Macron apologizes
The decision escalates an international spat between Brazil’s right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro and the European countries led by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Wait continues for Portland’s first dining parklet
Portland Hunt + Alpine Club still hopes to have on-street seating available before too long.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland lauds school bus drivers for ‘setting the tone’
The School Department is finding new ways to make bus driving more attractive to job seekers.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine briefs: EPA delays stricter standards for new lobster boat engines; Motorists leads police on a 43-mile chase in western Maine; Gas prices fall a bit more in northern New England
EPA delays stricter standards for new lobster boat engines PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is giving a break to Maine’s lobster industry by delaying new clean-air standards for some marine diesel engines. Maine’s congressional delegation says there are no diesel engines meeting the Tier IV standard that can safely fit on lobster […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Final alignment set for new Veranda Street overpass
The new bridge will replace a structure that has been deemed structurally deficient.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
St. John Street neighbors fear disruption from Maine Medical Center garage
The city and the hospital are working with residents to deal with displaced parking.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine lawmakers pass $105M highway bond package
AUGUSTA — Maine lawmakers on Monday approved asking voters in November to weigh in on $105 million in proposed borrowing for roads and bridges, but they failed to agree on $58 million in additional borrowing. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills called the special session to consider borrowing proposals that lawmakers were unable to agree upon in […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Obituaries
Barbara Hammond
SCARBOROUGH – Barbara Hammond, 87 of South Portland passed away on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 after a brief stay at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, surrounded by her family. She was born in Brunswick on Aug. 10, 1932, the daughter of Carl and Ruth (Clay) Larrabee. Barbara loved growing up on her father’s […]
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