PORTLAND — The School Board on Feb. 3 gave first reading to a policy that will relax restrictions on use of physical restraint and seclusion against students. The new policy essentially removes the requirement of “imminent danger” from situations where restraint or seclusion can be employed. Sharon Pray, the district’s director of student support services, […]
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Portland Meetings: Feb. 11-17
Wed. 2/11 5:30 p.m. Housing & Community Development Committee CH Wed. 2/11 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Subcommittee PPD Thur. 2/12 noon CDBG Allocation Committee CH Thur. 2/12 6 p.m. Finance Committee CH Fri. 2/13 8:30 a.m. Legislative Committee CH Tues. 2/17 6 p.m. City Manager’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee CH
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William D. Mayo Jr., 83: 'Papa' helped sustain family trucking business
PORTLAND — William D. Mayo Jr., 83, of Portland, died unexpectedly at his home on Feb. 3. He was born in Portland, the son of William D. Mayo Sr. and Anna C. (Pedersen) Mayo. He attended Portland schools. At age 17, after the death of his father, Mayo and his brother Kenneth, 15, went to work […]
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Helen J. Cody, 83
PORTLAND — Helen J. Cody, 83, died peacefully Feb. 5 at her Concord Street home, following several years of declining health. Cody was born in Portland on May 22, 1931, the daughter of Polish immigrants Karol and Michelina Cikota Dyro. She attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School. On May 26, 1951, she married […]
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Portland Police Beat: Feb. 11
Arrests 1/31 at 2 a.m. Kimberly A. Haskell, 42, of Gray, was arrested at an undisclosed location by Officer Graham Hults on a charge of assault. 1/31 at 4 p.m. Daniel Bickford, 24, of Yarmouth, was arrested on Warren Avenue by Officer Matthew Casgrande on a charge of assault. 1/31 at 5 p.m. David Pezak, 26, […]
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Community Calendar: Feb. 11-24
Greater Portland Benefits American Heart Association, “Go Red for Women” Luncheon on March 10 at Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring St., Portland, accepting reservations, 879-5700, mainegoredluncheon.heart.org. Wednesday 2/11 Relay for Life, orientation event for run/walk to support American Cancer Society, 6 p.m., Easy Day, 725 Broadway, South Portland, 373-3728, relayforlife.org/greaterportlandme. Sunday 2/15 Canine Cocktail Party […]
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People and Business
Giving Back Dairy-product manufacturer Oakhurst, headquartered in Portland, recently contributed more than $21,000 to The Salvation Army of Northern New England. As it has for the past 15 years, the company donated a portion of its holiday egg-nog proceeds – 5 cents for each container sold – to the nonprofit social service organization. This year’s […]
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Arts Calendar: Feb. 11-24
Greater Portland Books/Authors Wednesday 2/11 “A Year After Henry,” Brown Bag discussion with author Cathie Pelletier, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700. Wednesday 2/18 “The Franco-Americans of Lewiston-Auburn,” Freeport Historical Society discussion with authors James Myall and Mary Rice-Defosse, 6:30 p.m., free, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, 865-3170, freeporthistoricalsociety.org. Friday […]
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Maine Roller Derby on new track to build fan base, participation
PORTLAND — Eric Wood never misses a Maine Roller Derby contest. “I’ve been going for three years,” the Fryeburg native said. “I drive down to support them.” Wood was one of more than 100 people who packed Happy Wheels at 331 Warren Ave. Saturday night to see MRD’s season opener, as well as the debut […]
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Long-time Portland tavern Sangillo's loses liquor license battle, to close Saturday
PORTLAND — Last call at Sangillo’s Tavern will come at midnight Saturday, Feb. 14, after the state upheld the city’s denial of a liquor license. “We will not appeal the decision,” owner Dana Sangillo said Monday, confirming this is the last week the 62-year-old bar at 18 Hampshire St. will be open. Sangillo could have […]