PORTLAND — The city’s mayoral candidates will gather at the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 to meet with voters. Incumbent Mayor Michael Brennan and challengers Ethan Strimling and Tom MacMillan will speak briefly, and then meet with groups of voters, according to a library press release. Voters will also […]
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Couple conserves Portland’s portraits
PORTLAND — Once the paintings languished in the City Hall attic. Now two city-owned portraits are returning to life, conserved by a nonprofit with studio space above the State Theater at 142 High St. “We are trying to be a resource for the state and beyond and have people be aware of the conservation process,” Bonnie Mattozzi […]
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Living wage campaign kicks off in Portland
PORTLAND — Mako Bates believes it is time to boost the wages of workers throughout the city, especially because the cost of living has soared. George Lydick worries those increased wages, as much as $5 or $6 per hour more than he pays now, will come at a cost to his customers or his staff. […]
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Portland Police Beat: Sept. 30
Arrests 9/20 at 4:19 a.m. Jake D. Difilippo, 36, of Portland, was arrested on Merrill Street by Officer Joseph Jaynes on charges of assault, aggravated assault and terrorizing. 9/20 at 2:16 p.m. David Bakeman, 55, of Portland, was arrested on Middle Street by Officer Jennifer Lamperti on a charge of criminal trespass. 9/20 at 3:16 p.m. David M. […]
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Out and About: Falling for a trio of great musicals
As the weather cools down, southern Maine’s arts and entertainment schedule is heating up. As of early October, many of the region’s theater companies have started their 2015-2016 seasons, and a trio of great musicals opened this past weekend. Most intriguing is “No Biz Like Show Biz,” an original musical revue that showcases Broadway’s golden […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 30 to Oct. 13
Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 10/3 Bake/Craft Sale, to support HART Cat Shelter of Cumberland, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Walmart, 500 Gallery Blvd., Scarborough. Bulletin Board Saturday 10/3 “Holy Yard Sale!” 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 885 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, 799-4014. Tuesday 10/13 Casco Bay Newcomers Club, for people new […]
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People and Business
Hires, Promotions, Appointments The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel, next to Portland’s Congress Square Park, has hired Brian Andersen as executive chef. Most recently, Andersen was executive chef at the four-star W Hotel in Boston, and also has served as chef de cuisine at the Westin Boston Waterfront. He is a graduate of Johnson & Wales […]
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Norma Gribbin, 86
PORTLAND — Norma Marie (Pettis) Gribbin, 86, of Portland, passed away Sept. 24 surrounded by her family. She was born in Portland on the Fourth of July in 1929, the eldest child of Francis “Happy” and Magda Petra Skjodt “Mida” (Pedersen) Pettis. Gribbin graduated from Portland High School in 1947, then married her high school sweetheart, John […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 30 to Oct. 13
Greater Portland Film “Two: The Story of Roman and Nyro,” Friday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4, 2 p.m., $8, students $6, Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, 775-6148, pmamovies.org. Thursday 10/1 “Casablanca,” 1 p.m., free, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, 865-3307, freeportlibrary.com. Sunday 10/4 “Finders Keepers,” […]
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Portland Meetings: Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
Wed. 9/30 5:30 p.m. Housing & Community Development Committee CH Thurs. 10/1 5 p.m. Parks Commission CH Thurs. 10/1 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CH Mon. 10/5 3 p.m. Portland Fish Pier Authority CH Mon. 10/5 7 p.m. City Council CH