PORTLAND — Creation of a historic preservation district at the Portland Co. property at 58 Fore St. will be the topic of an April 1 Historic Preservation Board workshop. The nomination creates another wrinkle for the CPB2 partnership,which hopes to redevelop the property. A March 18 workshop was postponed because a new city-commissioned report by […]
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Portland city manager search continues without Hill-Christian
PORTLAND — While the search firm working to replace former City Manager Mark Rees seeks public input, acting City Manager Sheila Hill-Christian last week removed her name from consideration. Hill-Christian has served as acting manager since Sept. 4, 2014. She was appointed by the City Council after Rees resigned. But on March 17 she said […]
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Portland Mechanics' Hall: Storied past, renewed future
PORTLAND — Historic preservation and serendipity intersect at the corner of Congress and Casco streets. The result is a new life at Mechanics’ Hall that will allow the 200-year-old Maine Charitable Mechanic Association to show its contributions to community and culture, and allow Acorn Productions to use a third-floor ballroom as an instruction and performance […]
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Falmouth Audubon center plugs into solar power
U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, right, and Maine Audubon Exectutive Director Charles Gauvin survey a new solar array Friday, March 20, at Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm headquarters in Falmouth. The array, which features more than 150 individual panels at several locations, will annually produce an estimated 74,000 kWh of electricity, or about 80 percent of […]
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Portland substance abuse panel sees value in following Seattle's 'LEAD'
PORTLAND — A crime diversion program created in Seattle is generating local interest from a city panel on substance abuse. “From my perspective, a pilot program would be a perfect fit for the Bayside neighborhood,” Police Chief Michael Sauschuck said March 19 as the subcommittee established by Mayor Michael Brennan considered how a derivative of […]
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Maintenance alters Portland car ferry schedules
PORTLAND — Routine maintenance work on the Machigonne II could last for the next five weeks and will alter car ferry service to Peaks Island, according to a Casco Bay Lines news release. Peaks Island-based Lionel Plante Associates will handle car ferry services, using its Island Avenue location to link with the CBL terminal in […]
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Portland walk to aid violent crime victims
PORTLAND — The fifth annual walk in memory of Darien Richardson will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Baxter Boulevard parking lot along Back Cove. Richardson was shot Jan. 8, 2010, during a home invasion and died about two months later from a blood clot that was a result of the shooting […]
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Portland, AARP survey residents on liveability
PORTLAND — City residents age 50 and older are being sought to respond to a survey by April 10 on how well suited the community is to an aging population. City Hall spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said the survey is available online and at community centers throughout the city. Conducted in a partnership with AARP and […]
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Community Calendar: March 25 to April 7
Greater Portland Benefits Tuesday 3/31 Reiche School Auction, proceeds to benefit Reiche Elementary School, 7 p.m., Salvage BBQ, 919 Congress St., Portland. Wednesday 4/1 Fundraiser for Benjamin Morang, dinner to support Freeport student’s participation in World Martial Arts Games, 5-9 p.m., Petrillo’s, 15 Depot St., Freeport, 865-9032. Bulletin Board 2015 Old House Trade Show, presented by Greater […]
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Portland Meetings: March 25-31
Wed. 3/25 5:30 p.m. Housing & Community Development Committee CH Wed. 3/25 6:30 p.m. Peaks Island Council PICC Thur. 3/26 noon Legislative Committee CH Thur. 3/26 6 p.m. CC Finance Committee/SB Finance Committee CH Fri. 3/27 10:30 a.m. Food Initiative (Public Forum) DHS Fr. 3/27 noon Portland Development Corp. CH Fri. 3/27 3 p.m. Food […]