A friend at church gave me a Peace for Paris pin last week. The simple image of the Eiffel Tower as a peace symbol expresses solidarity with the suffering in France in the wake of terrorist attacks and hope for peace in the world. I wear the little black and white pin on my jacket, […]
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Community Calendar: Nov. 25-Dec. 12
Greater Portland Benefits Community Cares fundraiser, Portland Pie, 400 Expedition Dr., Scarborough. Ten percent of check with required voucher benefits Scarborough High School Track and XC Boosters, Dec. 7-13, 510-6999. Thursday 11/26 Moonlight Madness Run/Walk, 11:45 p.m., Olympia Sports, Main Street, Freeport, benefits Fuel Assistance Fund, Freeport Community Services. Register 10:30-11:30 p.m. or online runinarace.com/MoonlightMadness/registration.html. […]
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Portland Meetings: Nov. 18-25
Portland Wed. 11/18 5:30 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 11/18 7 p.m. Annual District 3 Meeting Italian Heritage Center Thur. 11/19 7 p.m. Annual District 4 Meeting Ocean Avenue School Thur. 11/19 10 a.m. Mayor’s Food Initiative CH Tues. 11/24 5 p.m. Board of Harbor Commissioners 2 Portland Fish Pier Tues. 11/24 4:30 p.m. […]
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Portland City Council OKs study of State, High traffic change
PORTLAND — Study of a proposal to restore two-way traffic on State and High streets received City Council approval Monday night. The 8-1 vote, with Councilor David Brenerman opposed, accepts a feasibility study completed by an advisory group in June, but mandates more study on the specifics of the proposal. “It gives staff guidance for the […]
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Portland City Council to consider tour company regulations
PORTLAND — Proposed city regulation of tour bus companies is being welcomed by two company owners. “We are actually in favor of it,” Jennifer Atkinson of Blue Lobster Tours said Nov. 12 of the proposed City Code amendments governing vehicles for hire. The amendments have not been presented to the full City Council, but were unanimously […]
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Portland police: Old Port shooting, stabbing 'not a random act'
PORTLAND — City police believe the people involved in a shooting and stabbing near the corner of Market and Fore streets early Monday are known to each other. “This was not a random act,” Police Chief Michael Sauschuck said in a press conference Monday outside police headquarters on Middle Street. Sauschuck had little else to say […]
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Portland apartment building blaze under investigation
PORTLAND — Investigators are looking for the cause of a Nov. 14 fire at 165 Brackett St., in the city’s West End. In a press release Monday, Assistant Fire Chief Keith Gautreau said the fire was reported at 6:34 p.m. and spread quickly through the three-story apartment building across from Reiche Elementary School. Gautreau said firefighters […]
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Portland brewery owner, partner uncap commercial, residential projects
PORTLAND — The owner of Shipyard Brewing Co. is partnering with a local developer to build $18.4 million in commercial and residential development near the eastern waterfront. Fred Forsley of Shipyard and developer Nathan Bateman were joined by city Economic Development Director Greg Mitchell Monday at the 86 Newbury St. brewery to announce the projects. “This […]
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Renovations planned at 2 Portland library branches
PORTLAND — Two branches of the Portland Public Library will be renovated in the coming months. The Burbank branch, at 311 Stevens Ave., will close for renovations at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The work is expected to take six to seven months. The Peaks Island Library and Community Center is slated for renovations over […]
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Dishin' That: There's no I in "team" (but there is an e-a-t)
Dear high school sports team spotted at breakfast last weekend, What a nice tradition you ladies have of gathering after a grueling practice (or was it an early morning game?). With tables pushed together in a long row, the 16 of you ordered, or shared food. Mindful to rehydrate after physical exertion, and of saving […]