PORTLAND — A Feb. 15 bankruptcy filing by the owner of the Williston-West Condominiums is being challenged by a creditor. Operating as 32 Thomas Street LLC, Frank Monsour filed for Chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine about an hour before the condos were scheduled to go on the auction […]
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Excavation reveals resourceful history at Portland's Abyssinian Meeting House
PORTLAND — About 15 years after she was first introduced to the Abyssinian Meeting House, archaeologist Martha Pinello’s regard for its community is still growing. “These were practiced tradespeople. No matter what, they knew what they were doing,” Pinello said Feb 15 while elaborating on newer finds from a second phase of excavations. Pinello, who is […]
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Portland protest targets Trump border emergency
Former state Rep. Diane Russell addresses a crowd of about 40 at Lobsterman Park in Portland on Monday during a protest against the national emergency declaration made by President Donald Trump on Feb. 15. Russell and other speakers called for a direct response against the declaration to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, as […]
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Portland Harbor dredging, storage could cost $30M
PORTLAND — A group of city, state and federal officials digging into the process of dredging areas of the Fore River have found the removal and safe storage of sediment that has accumulated around wharves and piers on both sides of the river could cost $30 million. “The more we dredge over here, the bigger a […]
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Portland's Deering High to stage 'The Women of Lockerbie'
PORTLAND — Drama students at Deering High School will present “The Women of Lockerbie,” a one-act play, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2. Tickets are $3 at the door. Call 874-8260 for more information. The play, by Deborah Brevoort, is inspired by the true story of a mother searching the hills […]
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Meeting planned on Lyseth school renovations
PORTLAND — The Portland Public Schools is inviting people to a meeting to discuss plans to renovate and add to Lyseth Elementary School. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the school, 175 Auburn St.
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Portland firefighters make water rescue
PORTLAND — City firefighters and police rescued a man who fell into the Fore River behind Becky’s Diner late Tuesday night. Fire Capt. John Brennan said the unidentified man was taken to an area hospital for treatment for exposure after emergency crews responded around 11 p.m. Feb. 12. Brennan said the man fell into the water […]
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Indecision prevails in Portland on prevailing wage requirement
PORTLAND — One of Mayor Ethan Strimling’s initiatives is headed back to the drawing board, and action on a second was postponed Tuesday. On Monday, the City Council’s Finance Committee, led by Councilor Nick Mavodones, decided against voting on a prevailing wage ordinance Strimling introduced last fall. Instead, city legal staff will draft an ordinance that […]
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Fikiria: Portland business cluster offers hope to emerging entrepreneurs
PORTLAND — As she braided Alice Umulisa’s hair, Nana Batumike talked about running her new business. “I wanted to start because I wanted to feel at home and make my living,” Batumike said. “It was my dream since I was little.” She is the owner of NanuSka Style, where she not only braids hair but also sells cosmetics […]
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Planned Hampshire Street condos need more Portland Planning Board oversight
PORTLAND — Tweaks to planned condominiums on Hampshire Street require developer Chip Newell to return to the Planning Board. Verdante at Lincoln Park, a six-story building, was approved by the board Sept. 11, 2018. The changes, detailed in a Dec. 13, 2018, letter to city Urban Designer Caitlin Cameron from Terradyn Consultants, include adding another unit to […]