PORTLAND — For Lois and Dan Porta, opening a second Lois’ Natural Marketplace isn’t simply an expansion of enterprise, it’s a culmination of lifestyle. The new space, at the corner of India and Middle streets, sandwiched between Two Fat Cats Bakery and Micucci’s Grocery Co., is approximately 2,300 square feet and is scheduled to open May […]
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Students put Peaks Island landmarks on the map
PORTLAND — Students at Peaks Island Elementary School recently unveiled a new way to see the island and learn its history. The students in Charlie Marenghi’s second- and third-grade classroom spent the year making a Landmark Bike Tour brochure, marked by 24 landmarks around the island. Marenghi said each student in the class had one landmark […]
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Turf wars: Health debate accompanies Portland-area artificial fields
PORTLAND — Walking by the shuttered stands of Fitzpatrick Stadium, where final touches are now being made on a new artificial turf field, you might believe the adage: The grass really does grow greener on the other side of the fence. But some critics think recent alleged health concerns and questions about turf costs make playing […]
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Falmouth doctor brings 'eat plants' message to Portland food festival
FALMOUTH — Dr. John Herzog, an orthopedic surgeon, has a message he admits isn’t all that popular in the medical field: eat only plants. Herzog, who has a practice at 202 U.S. Route 1, said people become healthier and live longer when they eat a plant-based diet. He said it is the “simplest medicine,” which […]
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Portland paving work to close East End boat launch
PORTLAND — Boaters will be unable to use the East End launch until Monday, May 18, due to repaving work. City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said the lower East End Beach parking lot and lower portion of Cutter Street will be closed beginning Wednesday, May13. Grondin said work is expected to begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday […]
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People and Business
Donated dramatist digs debut Maine State Music Theatre on April 29 unveiled Clancy House, a four-bedroom residence that will provide accommodations for actors employed during the theater company’s summer season. Clancy House, at 9 Cedar St., Brunswick, was given last year to MSMT by an anonymous donor, and since then has been under renovation. Union […]
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Community Calendar: May 13-26
Greater Portland Bulletin Board Thursday 5/14 Spring Sale in the Greenhouse, 8:30 a.m. t0 4 p.m., Morrison Center, 60 Chamberlain Road, Scarborough, 883-6680, morrison-maine.org. Saturday 5/16 Electronic Recycling Event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Congregational Church of Scarborough, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough, 883-2342. Electronic Waste Recycling Day, sponsored by St. Paul’s Church, 9 a.m. […]
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Arts Calendar: May 13-26
Greater Portland Books/Authors Wednesday 5/13 “The Negotiator,” discussion with author and former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, sponsored by the Portland Regional Chamber, 5 p.m., $10, Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine, 88 Bedford St., Portland, portlandregion.com/events. Friday 5/15 “You Are Not Special … and Other Encouragements,” discussion with author David McCullough Jr., 6:30 p.m., free, […]
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Portland Police Beat: May 13
Arrests 5/2 at 8 p.m. Lori Dell, 50, of Portland, was arrested on Park Avenue by Officer Brent Abbott on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. 5/2 at 10 p.m. Matthew S. Kafer, 25, of Portland, was arrested on Woodford Street by Officer Charles Hodgdon on a charge of operating without […]
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Portland Meetings: May 13-19
Wed. 5/13 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 5/13 5:30 p.m. Housing and Community Development Committee CH Wed. 5/13 6 p.m. Police-Citizen Review Sub-Committee PPD Thur. 5/14 5 p.m. Board of Harbor Commissioners CH Thur. 5/14 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission CH Thur. 5/14 6 p.m. Finance Committee CH Fri. 5/15 3 p.m. Food […]