The 53 families at the temporary shelter at the Howard Johnson hotel will be moved to permanent housing by the June 30 deadline, according to the state.
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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After the storm
Driving rain and gusting winds close roads and cause damage in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough.
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South Portland firefighter switches gears to drive Gorham school bus
Phil Rumery of Gorham has a new gig after 25 years with the South Portland Fire Department.
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People and Business: Jan. 10
Hires, promotions, appointments Piper Shores’ Chief Nursing Officer Peter Sullivan has been appointed by Gov. Janet Mills to the Maine Board of Nurses. He joined Piper Shores in July with 28 years of experience in fields including acute care, long-term care, home care and health care administration. Sebago Technics promoted several members in its Survey-Geomatics […]
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School Notebook: Jan. 10
Nominations open for Maine Teacher of the Year Nominate a teacher to be recognized by the Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine as the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year. Eligible nominees must teach in preK-12 at a state-accredited public school or a publicly supported secondary school, […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 12-19
Comedy Friday 1/12 Ray Harrington: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Wednesday 1/17 Adam Conover: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Friday 1/19 Sue Costello: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Exhibits/Galleries Through 1/13 “The Littles”: 10 […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 12-19
Books/Authors Thursday 1/18 Michael Naylor author talk: “The Alchemy of the Enneagram in Transforming Addiction,” 6 p.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway. southportlandlibrary.com Ongoing Blurb Club in Mechanics’ Hall: Noon, every other Thursday, Congress Square Park, or Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress St., Portland, in bad weather. Informal book discussions for adults and seniors. Hosted […]
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Libraries want to get people talking – 10 minutes at a time
“Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes” will virtually connect people from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, in an effort to prevent social isolation.
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 12-19
Cape Elizabeth Wed. 1/17 4:15 p.m. School Board Policy Town Hall Wed. 1/17 7 p.m. Town Council Workshop Town Hall Thu. 1/18 3:30 p.m. School Building/Grounds Town Hall Thu. 1/18 5 p.m. School Building Advisory Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 1/18 6 p.m. F.W. Park Committee Town Hall Thu. 1/18 7 p.m. Energy Committee Town Hall […]
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Letter: Decision about Trump on ballot raising wrong questions
Should the people of Maine decide whether Donald Trump is on the primary ballot? Should Secretary of State Shenna Bellows be impeached? These are the wrong questions to be asking in our democracy. The duties of Maine’s secretary of state include ensuring that candidates who appear on the primary ballot are qualified for the office […]