City Councilor Kimberly Cook wants the city to find new revenue sources to fund a higher financial contribution to the bus service, rather than rely on taxpayers.
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Growing costs, shrinking congregation force church to consider future
Woodfords Congregational Church is looking at how it might be able to afford to stay in its 44,000 square-foot building on Woodford Street.
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Casco Bay High School celebrates 15 years of filmmaking flair
The Feb. 7 festival will feature work of both current and former Casco Bay High School students.
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School name change would honor Talbot
The board will hold a workshop on the topic Jan. 21, with a Feb. 4 public hearing and vote on the change to honor civil rights leader Gerald Talbot.
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City seeing increased need for housing for homeless seniors
An Avesta Housing proposal for a facility on Brighton Avenue could help get the chronically homeless aged 55 and up get back on their feet, its development officer says.
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Refreshed mission in store for Portland Buy Local
The 13-year-old organization launches a campaign better meet the needs of its members and could include advocacy work and additional events.
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Restaurant, shop partner for ready-to-eat, farm-fresh meals
A Portland restaurant and The Farm Stand in South Portland are partnering to provide take home meals.
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With Carnaval, growing Portland company hopes to fill winter void
The international sports marketing company Shamrock Sports and Entertainment expands its local focus to promote winter in Maine.
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City delays decision on facial recognition ban
The council will take the topic up again at its June 15 meeting.
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Safer runway, more amenities on Jetport itinerary
As passenger counts increase, the airport needs a more efficient runway and additional parking and amenities for travelers.