Greater Portland Books/Authors Wednesday 7/1 “The Half Brother,” Brown Bag Lecture with author Holly LeCraw, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, portlandlibrary.com. Monday 7/6 “Sea of Liberty,” discussion with author Kevin Mills, 6:30 p.m., free, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, 865-3307, freeportlibrary.com. Friday 7/10 “Winning the Losing Battle,” discussion […]
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Community Calendar: July 1-14
Greater Portland Benefits Tuesday 7/14 Lighthouse Fundraiser, portion of sale proceeds to support Spring Point Ledge Light Trust, 5-10 p.m., The Flatbread Co., 72 Commercial St., Portland, [email protected]. Bulletin Board Ongoing Casco Bay Newcomers Club, for people new to the area and interested in knowing others, second Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., Freeport Grill, 175 Lower Main St., […]
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People and Business
New Hires, Promotions and Appointments Stephen Bolton, of South Portland, has joined Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine as executive director. Bolton brings 16 years of Habitat experience to his new role, having served as executive director of the Greater Portland and York County affiliates. Previously, he owned a residential construction company in Maryland. St. Joseph’s […]
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Portland Meetings: July 1-7
Wed. 7/1 10 a.m. Disabilities Committee CH Wed. 7/1 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 7/1 5 p.m. Parks Commission CH Wed. 7/1 6 p.m. Hall School Building Committee HS Mon. 7/6 5:30 p.m. City Council (Workshop) CH Mon. 7/6 7 p.m. City Council CH Tues. 7/7 5:30 p.m. Public Safety, Health & Human […]
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'Escape room' games arrive in Portland, South Portland
PORTLAND — After the doors lock, you have 60 minutes to find your way out. And the people with the keys are betting against you. This isn’t some diabolical dungeon with fiendish creators. It’s the latest, trendy entertainment venture to come to Maine, and it’s happening in Portland and South Portland. At The Escape Room […]
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Portland Police Beat: July 1
Arrests 6/20 at 6 p.m. Richard Sneddon, 47, of Portland, was arrested in Congress Square by Officer Zachery Grass on a charge of criminal trespass. 6/21 at 2 a.m. Mustafa A. Bulle, 32, of Lewiston, was arrested on Cumberland Avenue by Officer Erik Richard on a charge of disorderly conduct. 6/21 at 9 a.m. William […]
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Joan M. Gilbert, 85: Devoted mother was 'mother' to others, too
PORTLAND — Joan Mary (McCullum) Gilbert, 85, died peacefully on June 23, surrounded by her family. The daughter of Mary Neuner and John D. McCullum, Gilbert was born in Portland on July 28, 1929. In 1949, she married James R. Gilbert, who predeceased her. Joan’s favorite activity was spending time with her large family, especially at […]
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Thomas Ouellette, 69
PORTLAND — Thomas “T.L.” Ouellette, 69, of Portland, died peacefully June 26 at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by friends and family. He was born Aug. 24, 1945, the son of William and Gwendolyn (Lake) Ouellette, and attended Portland schools. Ouellette served for eight years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, stationed in Hawaii. He spent the […]
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Portland's debt a 'scary monster in the closet'
PORTLAND — About 18 hours after the four members of the City Council Finance Committee opposed the new $225 million municipal budget, they warned city debt is becoming unsustainable. “We need to put ourselves on a bit of a diet with the capital improvement plan and make some tough decisions,” committee Chairman Councilor Nick Mavodones […]
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Proposed historic tag adds to Portland Co. complexity
PORTLAND — The contentious development process for the Portland Co. complex at 58 Fore St. could soon include an added level of oversight. On June 24, the Historic Preservation Board recommended placing most of the 10-acre parcel owned by development partnership CPB2 and principals Jim Brady, Kevin Costello and Casey Prentice in a historic preservation […]