HVOLSVOLLUR, ICELAND — I’m here in the beautiful country of Iceland with my son Zack, and I’m slightly bummed out. It’s 3 a.m. EDT, and when I began this column my intent was to share some details of what has been one of the most incredible travel adventures of my life. But, then I checked […]
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Portland taps police chief to replace acting city manager
PORTLAND — Police Chief Michael Sauschuck has been nominated as acting city manager. The announcement was made Friday by Mayor Michael Brennan and the City Council. The nomination will be voted on at the April 27 City Council meeting. Sauschuck’s appointment would take effect May 9. “I appreciate the support that the mayor and council […]
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Portland couple plan South Portland brewpub
SOUTH PORTLAND — A brewpub is in the works at a former auto repair shop in Knightville. Craig and Julia Dilger of Portland have purchased the building at 15 Ocean St., according to a statement released Thursday by publicist Kelsey Goldsmith. The Dilgers are working with two Portland-based engineering firms to renovate the building at the […]
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Falmouth gets Habitat for Humanity proposal for 25 affordable homes
FALMOUTH — Affordable housing in town took another step forward at Monday night’s Town Council meeting, when Habitat for Humanity presented a 25-house proposal. No action was taken by the council, though councilors expressed interest in moving the project forward. Godfrey Wood, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland, originally came before the […]
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Portland minimum wage bill to get public hearing, vote
PORTLAND — A public hearing on a proposed citywide minimum wage will be held Thursday at 5 p.m. in City Hall by the City Council Finance Committee. The committee chairman, Councilor Nick Mavodones Jr., has said he expects the panel to vote on forwarding the ordinance to the full City Council. The new ordinance would […]
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Portland's community development grants reduced, demand remains high
PORTLAND — A plan to help people left most vulnerable by expected changes to city general assistance, homeless and public health programs will rely largely on $4.28 million in city funds and federal Community Development Block Grants. Funding from the Consolidated Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan will be the subject of an April […]
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Cumberland County to roll out new emergency alert system
WINDHAM — Cumberland County wants to give you a call. On Friday, the county’s Regional Communications Center will conduct a test call on its new CodeRED emergency alert system. The system is used to quickly send the public urgent information – such as warnings of severe weather, natural disasters, gas leaks or even escaped criminals. Information […]
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TIP volunteers: Greater Portland's 'first responders in an emotional sense'
PORTLAND — When accidents happen, the first responders are often police officers, paramedics or firefighters there to help the casualties. But a growing number of second responders are volunteers, there to provide a different service to those left standing on the sidelines. The Trauma Intervention Program, a program of Maine Behavioral Health, is an organization […]
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Tricycles built for 2: Group hopes to open Portland trails to those who can't hike
PORTLAND — A program that provides recreational trail rides to elderly and disabled people is getting set to roll into the city. “It is a simple pleasure, that’s all it is, but it has enormous benefits,” Portland Wheelers Executive Director Doug Malcolm said April 9 about volunteers who will pedal along city trails on battery-powered […]
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Arts Calendar: April 15-28
Greater Portland Books/Authors Thursday 4/16 Tony Hoagland, poetry reading and discussion as part of Words Matter series, 7 p.m., call for ticket prices, University of Southern Maine, Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford St., Portland, 780-5960, mainepoetrycentral.org. Tuesday 4/21 “The Court-Martial of Paul Revere,” discussion with author Michael Greenburg, noon, $5, Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., […]