Employees of The VIA Agency make themselves comfortable outside 619 Congress St. in Portland on Friday, Sept. 19, for Park(ing) Day, an annual, international effort that temporarily transforms metered parking spots into social spaces and public parks. During the VIA effort, one of about a dozen throughout the city, Kelly Sears, left, Judi Cutrone, Chris […]
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Portland celebrates Fort Allen Park restoration
Brothers Adam Lane, left, and Will Lane, of North Yarmouth, climb on a cannon Saturday, Sept. 20, during the Fort Allen Park Bicentennial Celebration on the Eastern Promenade in Portland while Chandler’s Band plays in the gazebo. Their father, John Lane, said he used to climb on the cannon when he was a child and […]
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The Universal Notebook: Perplexed by Poliquin
Although I do not live in the 2nd Congressional District and cannot vote in the race between Democrat Emily Cain and Republican Bruce Poliquin, I recently made a small contribution to Cain’s campaign. Why? Because the last thing the good people of Maine need is to add to the ranks of rabid Republican obstructionists who […]
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Abby's Road: What I've learned from a decade of marriage
My husband and I are celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary. Here is what I have learned about marriage during that time. Marriage is hard. Parenting is harder. Parenting your spouse is oddly satisfying. At the wedding, there is talk of patience and sharing and love taking root to blossom like a rose. In the marriage, […]
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Traffic delays likely on Route 1 between Portland, Falmouth
PORTLAND — Drivers on U.S Route 1 between Portland and Falmouth should expect delays all next week, starting Monday, Sept. 22, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Traffic on the new Martin’s Point Bridge will be restricted to one alternating lane while CPM Constructors installs drainage and backfill at the southwest side of the Veranda Street […]
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Scarborough promises thorough vetting of armory plan
SCARBOROUGH — The Town Council gave procedural approval Wednesday night to preliminary plans for the Maine Army National Guard to build a $17.5 million armory along the Saco border off U.S. Route 1. Councilors moved a contract zoning application to construct the new readiness center and vehicle maintenance shop past the first step in what they said […]
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Freeport gives green light to revised plan for METRO bus service
FREEPORT — The Town Council on Tuesday accepted a revised plan proposed by the Greater Portland Transit District for bus service north of Portland. Councilors agreed 6-0, with Councilor Andy Wellen abstaining, to sign onto a three-year METRO pilot program starting next year that will increase the frequency of buses to Yarmouth and Freeport, and […]
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University of New England to acquire Portland armory
PORTLAND — The University of New England has struck a deal with the Maine Army National Guard to acquire the armory at 772 Stevens Ave. The two entities agreed to a land swap: UNE will purchase land in Scarborough, and turn it over to the Guard to build a new readiness center. In return, UNE will […]
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Bar Harbor couple sue Portland police officer for false arrest
PORTLAND — A Bar Harbor couple claim they were illegally arrested in the city May 24 after observing and attempting to record police “interaction” with a woman on Fore Street, according to a civil lawsuit filed Tuesday in Hancock County Superior Court. Jill A. Walker and Sabatino Scattoloni were illegally arrested by Portland Police Officer […]
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Portland City Council OKs Midtown project revisions
PORTLAND — It may be a month before the opponents of the Midtown development in Bayside get their day in court, but City Councilors on Monday moved forward with revisions to the Somerset Street project. Four orders were passed to accommodate the timing of the lawsuit filed in Cumberland County Superior Court and borrowing of […]