Wed. 5/6 9 a.m. Disabilities Committee CH Wed. 5/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 5/6 6 p.m. Hall School Building Committee HS Wed. 5/6 6 p.m. Open Space Vision Plan (Public Forum) CH Thur. 5/7 noon Legislative Committee CH Thur. 5/7 5 p.m. Parks Commission CH Thur. 5/7 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of […]
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Larayne S. Mears, 83: Talented vocalist sang with PSO, churches, and on radio
PORTLAND — Larayne S. Mears, 83, of Portland, died April 28 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, surrounded by family and friends. The daughter of Frederick S. Tague and Edith (Fernald) Tague, she was born Oct. 12, 1931, in Stamford, Connecticut. She later moved to Portland with her family, attended local schools and graduated from […]
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Marjorie H. Lunt, 95
PORTLAND — Marjorie Haynes Lunt, 95, a resident of Cedars Nursing Facility, died April 26 at Maine Medical Center with her daughter, Jacqui, by her side. She was born in Portland on Jan. 19, 1920, the daughter of Frances (Miller) and Isaiah Haynes. Marjorie lived in Portland as a child, and graduated in 1940 from Deering High […]
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Arts Calendar: May 6-19
Greater Portland Books/Authors Friday 5/8 “The Night the Sky Turned Red,” discussion with local author Allan Levinsky, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, portlandlibrary.com. Saturday 5/9 “Azalea, Unschooled,” book signing with author Liza Kleinman, 3-5 p.m., free, GreenLight Studio, 49 Dartmouth St., Portland, 846-3344, islandportpress.com. Wednesday 5/13 “The Negotiator,” discussion with author […]
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Independent Portland land trust seeks partners, pockets
PORTLAND — Armed with a new name, members of a fledgling land trust are continuing their efforts to develop affordable housing. The Greater Portland Community Land Trust, now in its second year, is a group of volunteers who want to see more affordable housing options for Portland residents. Formerly the Machigonne Community Land Trust, the […]
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New Portland school times seem set, for now
PORTLAND — The School Board on Tuesday was expected to finalize new school-day start and end times for the 2015-2016 year, but will continue to study and possibly revise the daily schedule. School Board Chairwoman Sarah Thompson on Monday said she expected the board to approve the latest iteration of the schedule, but that it […]
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Audubon studies wildlife road crossings
FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon is seeking volunteers to survey roads in Maine for signs of animal crossings. According to a press release from the organization, the information collected by volunteers about where different animals attempt to cross roads can help identify ways to reduce road-kill and increase safety for people and wildlife. Maine Audubon’s “Wildlife […]
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Portland Bayside development continues with purchase of former Century Tire property
PORTLAND — A developer expects the former Century Tire service center at 45 Marginal Way to be flattened within the next two weeks. “Our demo guys are ready to roll,” Northland Enterprises principal Josh Benthien said May 1, two days after the announcement his company bought the property and three adjacent parcels on Marginal Way […]
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Portland officials want opinions on bus service
PORTLAND — The public is invited to share thoughts and ideas about improving public transportation downtown at a 6:30 p.m. meeting Thursday. The meeting will be held in the State of Maine Room on the second floor of City Hall. City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said city officials are working with local and regional transportation providers […]
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SailMaine hosts regional sailing championship in Portland
PORTLAND — SailMaine will host the high school Northern New England Championship for Sailing on May 9 and 10. The races, with 14 teams from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont competing, will start at 10 a.m. at 58 Fore St. and last no later than 4 p.m. SailMaine teams come from Falmouth, Yarmouth, Portland, Casco […]