CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — The School Department is looking for a new part-time superintendent and principal after Alton Hadley announced his resignation. Hadley held both positions, and a search committee is looking for someone new to follow suit. The part-time position requires being at the school two days a week; the deadline to apply is Feb. […]
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Portland copes with big winter storm
Portland resident Scott McKenney shovels snow Tuesday morning on Congress Street during near-whiteout conditions. McKenney said he had been shoveling since 4 a.m., but was warm and comfortable from the strenuous activity. A Portland plow truck climbs a slight hill on Congress Street during Tuesday’s winter storm. Snow-removal vehicles of all shapes and sizes were […]
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Falmouth fair promotes home energy alternatives
FALMOUTH — Despite some snowfall, vendors set up shop in the elementary school for the town’s second annual Home Energy Fair on Jan. 24. Kimberly Darling, the town’s energy and sustainability coordinator, said a small turnout was to be expected because of the weather, but the service was still important. Nearly two dozen companies and […]
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School Notebook: Casco Bay High names honor roll
The following students were named to the honor roll of Casco Bay High School for the first trimester of the 2014-2015 academic year. Seniors, high honors Caitlin Conley, Maya Eng, Liam Fowler, Noor Ibrahim, Noah Libby, Ethan Pierce, Zachary Russell, Renata Serio, Benjamin Tero, Benjamin Weatherhead. Seniors, honors Sebastian Andrew, Emmy Avery-Witham, Eben Baker, Edith […]
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People and Business
Portland’s top cop to be honored The Junior League of Portland on Feb. 6 will honor Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck with its first Award for Outstanding Community Leadership, in recognition of his commitment to the Trauma Intervention Program. Established in 2004, TIP provides trained volunteers who offer immediate emotional and practical support to victims […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 28 to Feb. 10
Greater Portland Benefits Friday 1/30 Cycle4Care, indoor cycling event to raise funds for cancer support, call for time, Finley Recreation Center, University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland, 774-2200, cancercommunitycenter.org. Saturday 1/31 “Eat for Heat” Wood Bankquet, fundraising dinner and entertainment for Cumberland Wood Bank, 6 p.m., Congregational Church of Cumberland, 282 Main St., […]
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Joseph C. Brannigan Jr., 83: Longtime legislator, community leader devoted life to service
PORTLAND — Joseph C. Brannigan Jr., 83, of Concord Street, died at his home on Jan. 17. Brannigan was born July 16, 1931, in Brunswick, to Joseph and Fern (Pearl) Brannigan. He attended the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Washington, D.C., after serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He went on to […]
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 28 to Feb. 3
Wed. 1/28 8 a.m. METRO Board of Directors 114 Valley St. Wed. 1/28 5 p.m. Housing & Community Development Committee CH Wed. 1/28 6:30 p.m. Peaks Island Council PICC Thur. 1/29 noon CDBG Allocation Committee CH Thur. 1/29 2:30 p.m. Fire/Code Inspections Task Force CH Thur. 1/29 6:30 p.m. Reed School Task Force Riverton School […]
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Portland Police Beat: Jan. 28
Arrests 1/17 at 11 a.m. Brenton L. Blais, 36, of Portland, was arrested on Colonial Road by Officer Robert Doherty on a charge of attaching false plates. 1/17 at 11 p.m. Tyshiem O. Brown, 31, of Portland, was arrested on Cumberland Avenue by Officer Erik Richard on charges of assault, operating under the influence and […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 28 to Feb. 10
Greater Portland Books/Authors Wednesday 1/28 “A Traveled First Lady: Writings of Louisa Catherine Adams,” Brown Bag discussion with editor Margaret Hogan, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700. Friday 1/30 “You Are Not Special … and Other Encouragements,” discussion with author David McCullough Jr., 6:30 p.m., free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, […]