The reopening of the South Portland Community Center swimming pool, originally scheduled for the end of this month, has been delayed until Jan. 4. The pool’s roof is being replaced and the reopening delay is due to the unexpected need to upgrade structural supports to ensure safety, along with material shortages, wet weather and the […]
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Midcoast law enforcement’s new mental health liaison says listening and connection is key to his job
Area law enforcement’s new mental health liaison Michael Maudlin says his role is to get the right resources to people in crisis and get police officers “back on the road to handle the calls they’re trained for.” “Ideally, we get them help and get the right direction for them, and then hopefully it will be […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 3-10
Comedy Ongoing The Char and Cher Drag Show: 8:30 p.m., first Wednesday, Flask Lounge, 117 Spring St., Portland. flasklounge.com Exhibits/Galleries Friday 11/3-Saturday 11/11 “Wild Mercy”: Amy Kustra, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport. meetinghousearts.org Through 11/24 “How Do I Look”: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
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Community Calendar: Nov. 3-10
Books/Authors Thursday 11/9 Maggie Jackson author talk: “Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure,” 6 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland. longfellowbooks.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland, in bad weather. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted […]
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People and Business: Nov. 1
Hires, promotions, appointments Kathleen Grenier was promoted to branch operations manager at Saco & Biddeford Savings in Scarborough. She joined the company in 2012 at its Westbrook branch. Michelle Bellerose has been promoted to senior commercial loan administrator and named an Officer of the Bank. Jessi Knowlton has been hired as vice president, market manager […]
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Cheverus shuts down Scarborough in semifinals
Stags pull away in second half to a 7-0 victory, will face Biddeford in regional final.
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Yarmouth moving forward with sale of old West Main Street school buildings
The town has updated the deed for the 1800s-era buildings and will seek public comment before advertising the sale.
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Cumberland to seek state OK for roundabout at Route 100, Gray and Skillin roads
The new traffic pattern would make the intersection safer and could boost economic development on the west side of town, officials say.
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Veterans Day events in Falmouth, North Yarmouth
Falmouth High School will launch Veterans Day events in town Thursday, Nov. 9, with a special concert from 1:25 to 2:20 p.m. A reception will follow the concert. Veterans are invited to arrive at the school at 1:15 p.m. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, a ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Falmouth […]
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Southern: After a solemn pause, playoff action resumes
Several local squads still in title hunt.