The pantry recently approached the council for assistance, as it was unable to get funding for the year.
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Fringe Fest bringing art to the streets of Biddeford
Scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15, Fringe Fest kicks off River Jam weekend with a night of performances and immersive art installations.
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Abandoned boat in Sasanoa River costs Arrowsic more than $8,000
The town had the boat removed after it ran aground in February.
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Here’s what to expect at Duck Pond Heritage Day in Westbrook on Sunday
Entertainment includes a Nashville musician performing at Lenny’s at Hawkes Plaza.
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Drone captures video of shark swimming off Scarborough coast
The sighting of the shark, believed to be a great white, near busy southern Maine beaches prompted warnings from public safety officials.
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Gray Wild Blueberry Festival features aspiring politicians and young entrepreneurs alike
The event drew 4,000 people, including statewide candidates from both major parties.
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Portland City Council approves moratorium on large concert venues
The proposal grew out of the opposition to Live Nation, the concert giant that has partnered with developer Mile Marker Investments in hopes of building a 3,300-seat venue.
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30-acre wildfire burning along Canadian border Down East
There is no threat to the public at this time, but the Maine Forest Service expects to be on scene in Baileyville over the next week.
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Portland City Council, despite concerns, approves funding for Downtown Ambassador Program
Several councilors said they were hesitant to support the program but ultimately voted to fund it. The council also approved a new affordable housing development in Nason’s Corner.
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Person struck by train in Scarborough took their own life, police say
Police responded to the railroad tracks near the Pine Point Road overpass around 6 p.m. Saturday.