PORTLAND — It will be at least two months before a recommendation is made on restoring two-way traffic to State and High streets, but the basis for comparison and evaluation was discussed at a March 4 workshop at the Portland Public Library. “We think it will reduce speeds throughout the day,” said Tom Errico, a […]
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Portland Greens may seek referendum to hike minimum wage
PORTLAND — The Portland Green Independent Committee will hold a City Hall meeting Wednesday, March 11, to discuss two proposals to put a minimum wage ordinance referendum on the city ballot. The 5:30 p.m. meeting in Room 24 will outline proposals for a citizen initiative to create a $15-per-hour minimum. The City Council Finance Committee, […]
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Portland Meetings: March 11-17
Wed. 3/11 5:30 p.m. Housing & Community Development Committee CH Wed. 3/11 6 p.m. Police-Citizen Review Subcommittee PPD Thur. 3/12 noon CDBG Allocation Committee CH Thur. 3/12 5 p.m. Board of Harbor Commissioners (Hearing) CH Thur. 3/12 5 p.m. Finance Committee CH Thur. 3/12 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission CH Thur. 3/12 6:30 p.m. Reed […]
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Arts Calendar: March 11-24
Greater Portland Books/Authors Friday 3/13 “True North: Tice’s Story,” discussion with local author Mark Leslie, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, portlandlibrary.com. Tuesday 3/17 “The Man in the Canal,” discussion with author Paul Betit, 6:30 p.m., free, Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland, 829-2215. Tuesday 3/24 “Land of Horses,” discussion […]
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Myer M. Marcus, 100: Local legal legend was friend to many
PORTLAND — Myer M. Marcus, 100, a well-known Portland native, attorney and community member, died March 2 at The Cedars Nursing Care Center on Ocean Avenue. Marcus was born June 23, 1914, atop a kitchen table in a coldwater flat on Munjoy Hill. The oldest child of Saul and Bertha Marcus, he excelled in the classroom and […]
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People and Business
New Hires, Promotions and Appointments The Coastal Humane Society, a Brunswick-based nonprofit animal shelter, last week named Joe Montisano as executive director. Montisano most recently served for 11 years as chief executive officer of the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and has 25 years of experience in animal protection. He replaces Mary Fifield, who […]
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Portland Police Beat: March 11
Arrests 2/27 at 9 a.m. Michael Malcolm, 26, of Portland, was arrested on Congress Street by Officer Jason Nadeau on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking. 2/27 at 10 p.m. Joseph Falcone, 52, of Portland, was arrested on Marginal Way by Officer Christopher Mitchell on a charge of terrorizing. 2/28 at 3 a.m. Daniel […]
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Portland yoga classes bring balance to recovering addicts
PORTLAND — The road to recovery may not always be paved with sweat, but for yoga instructor Kelly Benson, it works. “A spiritual practice is the foundation of recovery,” Benson said last month. “Once your mind/body system is more in balance, it opens up the space to really tap into the soul.” Sundays at 6 p.m., […]
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Portland vote on Hall School construction likely to be delayed
PORTLAND — Architects and city officials expressed skepticism at a March 4 meeting that a referendum to replace the aging Fred P. Hall Elementary School will make it to the November ballot. Members of the Hall School Building Committee also discussed, but expressed reservations about, a suggestion from the state to close Hall and Longfellow […]
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Pigging out in Portland: PATHS showcases the art of butchering
PORTLAND — They may not have gone hog wild, but students at Portland Arts and Technology High School got a close-up look last week at where some of their food comes from. Two culinary classes of aspiring chefs received butchering demonstrations on March 4 from two local experts. Each Culinary Concepts class saw half of […]