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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Letter: Reelect Tim Nangle to improve nurse-to-patient ratios
Two years ago, Tim Nangle was elected as my state senator, representing parts of Westbrook, as well as Casco, Frye Island, Raymond and Windham. One of the reasons I’m supporting him for reelection is his work to improve nurse-to-patient ratios in Maine hospitals. As a former RN, I can attest to the legitimate impact of […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Planning for the future of our high schools, near- and long-term
Portland Public Schools envisions a future where our high schools have fantastic facilities where we provide students with a rigorous academic, career and technical education high school experience. And with our high school buildings assessed in 2017 to have $40 million each in improvement needs – a price tag sure to climb higher due to […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Arts Calendar: Sept. 20-27
Comedy Friday 9/20 & Saturday 9/21 Irene Tu: 7 and 9:30 p.m. both nights, Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $29.44-$39.82. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 9/22 Gavin Matts: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $19.07. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Thursday 9/26 “And That’s Why We Drink”: Live podcast, 7 p.m., Aura, 121 Center St., […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
People and Business: Sept. 18
Hires, promotions, appointments Frederick Dillon was promoted to director of the South Portland Water Resource Protection Department. He was previously the department’s stormwater program coordinator, and had worked five years as a project manager with FB Environmental Associates and 15 years in Falmouth’s Water Pollution Control Department. Kimberly Veilleux of South Portland has joined Legacy […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Arts Calendar: Sept. 19
Authors/Writing Sept. 24 Caroline Ailanthus author talk: “Bifurcation Events,” 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. baxterlibrary.org Film Sept. 19 “Romancing the Stone” (1984): Rated PG, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. windham.lib.me.us “June Zero” (2023): 2 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. graypubliclibrary.com Sept. 21 “Casper” (1995): Rated […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Portland Meetings: Sept. 18-25
Wed. 9/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 9/18 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Wed. 9/18 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Thu. 9/19 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 9/19 2 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom, Fish Pier Thu. 9/19 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Mon. 9/23 5 p.m. […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Community Calendar: Sept. 20-27
Bulletin Board Friday 9/20 & Saturday 9/21 FriendCon Board Games and Tabletop Convention: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Woodfords Club, 179 Woodfords St., Portland. $10 suggested donation, or donate a game. Under age 16 accompanied by adult. friendcon.me Through 9/22 The Harvest Village artisan fair: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. outside the Maine Mall, 364 […]
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2024
Northern Meetings: Sept. 19-26
Chebeague Island Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Committee Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Democratic Committee Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 9/19 8 a.m. Falmouth/Cumberland Community Chamber Town Hall Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 9/24 4 p.m. Parks/Community Programs Activity Center […]
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2024
Beyond the Headlines: Suicide prevention month reminds us to support each other
September is Suicide Prevention Month. It’s an annual reminder to look out for one other and our own mental state. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide rates increased approximately 36% between 2000 and 2022. While the national rate grew, Maine’s suicide death […]
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2024
A Window on the Past: Harry Houdini’s trip to Portland in 1908
One of the greatest showmen on earth was Harry Houdini, who often performed in ports of call, including Portland in 1908. Born in 1874 in Budapest, Houdini’s birth name was Ehrich Weiss. He came to America with his family in 1876 and endured a challenging childhood, setting out at age 17 with his brother to […]
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