Julie McDonald-Smith is almost invariably more partisan than accurate. I share her alarm about the disappearance of ancient Christian populations whose heritage is a rich and essential part of the Christian faith and serves as a check on the overwhelmingly Latin-rite church’s arrogance. But in “Silence deafening about plight of Middle East Christians” (The Right […]
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 23-31
Portland Wed. 12/23 8 a.m. Metro Board of Directors 114 Valley St.
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Design ideas sought for Portland's Congress Square
PORTLAND — The city is seeking concepts and designs for Congress Square. In conjunction with the Portland Public Art Committee and the Friends of Congress Square Park, the city Planning & Urban Development Department is inviting landscape architects and visual artists to respond to two requests for qualifications to be part of the redesign effort. Selection committees will review […]
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Portland council again delays vote on Elks Lodge zoning
PORTLAND — It will take almost another month before the City Council decides whether to grant a zoning change sought on outer Congress Street. Whether to allow an extension of office park zoning on land owned by the Portland Elks at 1945 Congress St. remained unresolved Monday after a third vote to postpone the matter. Councilors […]
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Strimling held 2-1 finance advantage in Portland mayor's race
PORTLAND — Ethan Strimling’s second campaign for mayor was more successful than his first. It was also more expensive, according to campaign finance reports that show Strimling raised almost twice as much cash as his two opponents. The reports were filed Dec. 18 at the City Clerk’s office. Strimling, who defeated incumbent Michael Brennan and Tom […]
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Portland government watchdog prepares for ‘new hobby’
PORTLAND — For years, he has introduced himself the same way. “Robert Hains, Holm Avenue,” he’d say simply as he spoke to City Councilors on points large and small during public comment opportunities at almost every council meeting. But from now on, all of Hains’ Monday nights will belong to him. He said he will no […]
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Dishin' That: Adventures in hiring, Part 3: The 10-step program
As resumes started pouring in, the exhausted chef/owner became more agitated. Her rants grew along with the pile of unqualified or unsuitable applicants. Still crazy busy with holiday parties and family gatherings, we were almost looking forward to the slow days January and February would bring. The entire overworked staff was on eggshells every time […]
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Portland’s longest night
Caitlin Beling of South Portland lights a candle to honor one of the 43 homeless people who died in Portland in 2015. Being was among those who attended Preble Street’s Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil at Monument Square late Monday afternoon. The annual event takes place on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, […]
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Portland school chief search firm still unknown
PORTLAND — The School Board held a fourth executive session Tuesday in the search for a firm to help find the next superintendent of schools. The board’s superintendent search committee held executive sessions Nov. 16 and 23 to conduct interviews with the firms that reached out. On Dec. 15, the full board had an executive […]
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People and Business: Dec. 23
Recognition Chris Libby of Scarborough has been named Caregiver of the Month for December by Comfort Keepers, a provider of in-home support services for older adults in southern Maine. Carmen Fortin of Harpswell, a registered nurse clinical educator at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, has been presented the Maine Emergency Nurses Association Special Merit […]