PORTLAND — The cannons are back and the dignitaries are coming as Fort Allen prepares to celebrate its bicentennial Sept. 19-20. On Sept. 2, two restored Civil War-era field pieces were returned to the park on Eastern Promenade near Fore Street. On Friday, a gun salvaged from the USS Maine, which blew up in Havana […]
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Portland school chief scraps online school plan
PORTLAND — A virtual school program proposed for the Portland Public Schools has been scrapped. Superintendent of Schools Emmanuel Caulk in August announced the program, aimed at stemming the flow of students, and tuition, from city schools to the Maine Connections Academy virtual charter school. But Caulk pulled the plug on the online program on Sept. […]
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Mixed reviews for proposal to change Portland traffic patterns
PORTLAND — Residents told members of a city panel Monday night that converting two of Portland’s busiest downtown thruways from one-way streets to two-way streets could help restore the “neighborhood feel” along those routes. But others questioned the plan to add the extra directions to State and High streets, which have each been one way […]
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People and Business
Giving Back Patriot Insurance Co., of Yarmouth, recently awarded college scholarships totaling $62,000 to nine Maine high school graduates. Local recipients include Dana Hayward of North Yarmouth, Benjamin Martin of Falmouth and Matthew Swan of Portland, who are all attending the University of Southern Maine. Other winners attend the University of Maine at Orono, Thomas […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 10-23
Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 9/13 Bake/Craft Sale, to benefit the Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART), 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart, 500 Gallery Blvd., Scarborough, 829-4116. Fort Gorges Fundraiser, music and auction to benefit restoration of the landmark fort, 7-9 p.m., $20, Crema Cafe, 9 Commercial St., Portland, [email protected]. Robbie Foundation 5K Run/Walk/Wheels, to benefit […]
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Andrew M. MacDonald, 42: Traveled, mapped the world
PORTLAND — Andrew Michael MacDonald died Sept. 4 following a courageous battle with colon cancer, with his wife by his side. He was born in Ottawa, Canada, on July 6, 1972, but lived much of his childhood in Bermuda and Saudi Arabia. He returned to Ottawa to attend high school, and went on to earn […]
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Portland Meetings: Sept. 10-16
Wed. 9/10 6:30 p.m. Police Citizen Review Subcommittee Public Safety Bldg. Thur. 9/11 4 p.m. Minimum Wage Advisory Committee CH Thur. 9/11 5 p.m. Board of Harbor Commissioners (Hearing) CH Thur. 9/11 6 p.m. Finance Committee CH Mon. 9/15 7 p.m. City Council CH
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Portland Police Beat: Sept. 10
Arrests 8/29 at 2 a.m. Shawn T. Currier, 37, of Portland, was arrested on Park Avenue by Officer Brian Cashman on a charge of assault. 8/29 at 2 a.m. Jason L. Hitchcock, 28, of Portland, was arrested on Oxford Street by Officer Jonathan Roberts on charges of public drinking and unlawfully furnishing scheduled drugs. 8/29 […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 10-23
Greater Portland Auditions/Calls for Art Saturday 9/13 “The Nutcracker,” Portland Ballet, audition for dancers age 7 and older, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $10 fee, 517 Forest Ave., Portland, 772-9671, [email protected]. Books/Authors Tuesday 9/16 “Ed Muskie: Made in Maine,” discussion with Muskie biographer James L. Witherell, noon to 1 p.m., $5, Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress […]
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Portland council appoints Hill-Christian acting city manager
PORTLAND — On a night when decisions by acclamation were elusive, city councilors on Sept. 3 unanimously promoted Sheila Hill-Christian to acting city manager. Councilors also listened and debated for almost 90 minutes before narrowly rejecting a contract zone amendment sought for a residential development on Ocean Avenue. Accepting the resignation of former City Manager […]