PORTLAND — While it may not help everyone who needs it, the city will move forward with limited aid for asylum seekers after city councilors approved guidelines Monday night. The $2.6 million Community Support Fund will be open to people who were receiving General Assistance vouchers in June, but face a loss of aid due to changes […]
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Portland council puts measure aimed at Fore St. project on Nov. ballot
PORTLAND — A referendum question designed to limit development at the Portland Co. complex could be costly and emotional. The manner in which it was added to the Nov. 3 ballot by city councilors on Monday night guaranteed it will be a long, expensive read for voters. Councilors unanimously added the citizen initiative drafted by members […]
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Six arrested in Portland prostitution sweep
PORTLAND — Five men and one boy were arrested Sunday evening, Aug. 2, in the Parkside area when police conducted a prostitution sting operation. City Hall spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said an undercover female police officer was approached at an undisclosed location by Portland residents Benjamin P. Kuku Kodi, 35; Christian Tshishimbi Kabeya, 29; Pedro G. Gutierrez, 48; […]
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People and Business
New Hires, Promotions and Appointments The John T. Gorman Foundation, based in Portland, recently hired Elizabeth G. Pope as communications and research associate. Pope formerly was director of research and operations at Idealware, a Portland organization that provides research and training about technology for nonprofit groups. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and […]
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Portland Police Beat: Aug. 5
Arrests 7/25 at 8 p.m. Wheeler Cooley, 34, of Gorham, was arrested on Whitney Avenue by Officer Jonathan Lackee on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. 7/26 at midnight. Nathan P. Lapointe, 22, of Windsor, was arrested on Fore Street by Officer Robert Martin on a charge of disorderly conduct. 7/26 at 8 a.m. Justin […]
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Community Calendar: Aug. 5-18
Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 8/8 National Eating Disorders Association Walk, to benefit support for people with eating disorders, 10 a.m., Baxter Boulevard/Back Cove Trail, Portland, nedawalk.org. Bulletin Board Cumberland Arts & Crafts Show, sponsored by United Maine Craftsmen, Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 6-9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cumberland Fairgrounds, 197 Blanchard Road, Cumberland, 869-4020, […]
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Mary C. Pickering, 92
PORTLAND — Mary C. Pickering, 92, of Virginia Street, died Aug. 1 at her home. She was born in Portland on April 17, 1923, a daughter of Edward C. and Elizabeth A. (Carter) Harrigan. She attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School in the class of 1941. Mary married Frederick A. Pickering Jr. […]
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Portland Meetings: Aug. 5-11
Wed. 8/5 10 a.m. Disability Advisory Committee CH Wed. 8/5 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Corp. CH Wed. 8/5 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 8/5 6 p.m. Open Space Plan Steering Committee/Stakeholders CH Thur. 8/6 5 p.m. Parks Commission CH Thur. 8/6 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CH Fri. 8/7 10 a.m. Food […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 5-18
Greater Portland Film “Gemma Bovery,” Friday, Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9, 2 p.m., $8, students $6, Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland, 775-6148, pmamovies.org. Friday 8/7 “Toxic Hot Seat,” sponsored by the Environmental Health Strategy Center, 6 p.m., free, Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, 883-4723, scarboroughlibrary.org. […]
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Peaks Island food truck Milly's Skillet on the move to Falmouth
PORTLAND — A Peaks Island food truck operator will soon be making her way to Route 100 in West Falmouth. Milly’s Skillet, a truck that began dishing out breakfast, lunch and dinner at Jones Landing this summer, was granted a victular license by the Falmouth Town Council on July 27 to operate at the former […]