PORTLAND — The dispute over the validity of the sales contract for the Somerset Street land slated to become the Midtown project continues, with the city and developers at odds about when the land will be cleaned up. Federated Cos. principal Jonathan Cox on Tuesday said his company believes it has a valid contract to buy […]
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Portland announces steps to fight surge of overdoses
PORTLAND — A combined effort by city departments to prevent drug overdoses, educate the public on proper syringe disposal, and prevent discarded syringes from ending up in city parks was announced Aug. 6. But treatment opportunities for people trying to get and stay sober, especially those without insurance coverage, remain elusive. “This problem is not unique […]
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King, Mitchell to discuss Iran weapons agreement at Portland forum
PORTLAND — U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and former U.S. Sen. George J. Mitchell will host a forum Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the University of Southern Maine to discuss the nuclear weapons limitation agreement with Iran. The free, public forum comes about a month in advance of when the Senate is expected to vote on the […]
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Restoration effort renewed for Portland’s Fort Gorges
PORTLAND — Crossing Portland Harbor on a sun-splashed morning, Paul Drinan talked about his newest endeavor. “It is not hard to be passionate about this project,” he said of a renewed effort to restore Fort Gorges. Drinan, who became executive director of Friends of Fort Gorges in 2014, said he is ready to push for restoration […]
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Portland interim school chief picks new administrators
PORTLAND — Interim Superintendent of Schools Jeanne Crocker has appointed three top administrators. At the Aug. 4 School Board meeting, Crocker announced Becky Foley as chief academic officer, Fred Barlow as director of transportation, and Nancy Kimberly Brandt, director of school management. Foley, who holds a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of […]
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Frances A. Conley, 88
PORTLAND — Frances Aceto Conley, 88, died Aug. 3, surrounded by her family. Conley was born July 27, 1927, in Portland, the daughter of Vincenzo and Josephine (Addario) Aceto. She was one of 11 children, who grew up in Little Italy on Newbury Street. She attended Portland schools and later also worked for the Portland […]
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Portland Police Beat: Aug. 12
Arrests 8/1 at 1 a.m. Derek M. Smith, 24, of Falmouth, was arrested on Center Street by Officer Jeffrey Druan on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, violating conditions of release and refusing to submit to arrest or detention. 8/1 at 4 p.m. Patricia A. Sandberg, 36, of Portland, was arrested on Somerset Street by Officer Matthew Dissell […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 12-25
Greater Portland Film “A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence,” Friday, Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m., $8, students $6, Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, 775-6148, pmamovies.org. Sunday 8/16 “Iris,” 2 p.m., $8, students $6, Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, 775-6148, pmamovies.org. “Rear […]
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People and Business
New Hires, Promotions and Appointments At North Yarmouth Academy, Ben Jackson began work in July as the new head of school. Jackson was appointed to the position last fall after the private Yarmouth school completed a nationwide search to replace Brad Choyt, who stepped down in June 2014. Jackson previously headed Evergreen Country Day School […]
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Community Calendar: Aug. 12-25
Greater Portland Benefits Sunday 8/16 Gritty’s G-3 Cycle Ride, 75-mile ride to support Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer, 6:30 a.m. registration opening, $75, Gritty McDuff’s, Lower Main Street, Freeport, grittys.com. Saturday 8/22 Paws for a Cause 5K Run/1M Walk, to support shelter animals, sponsored by Coastal Humane Society, 8 a.m. run, Memorial Park, 10 a.m. […]