PORTLAND — Cumberland County government is asking residents and business owners to respond to a survey on their satisfaction with current internet offerings and future broadband needs. The survey is part of a broader project launched last year to help communities identify their broadband resources and determine whether they should pursue local projects to improve services. […]
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Casco Bay advocates to spread word about climate threats
PORTLAND — Scientists say climate change is already wreaking havoc with natural systems around the globe, and Casco Bay is no exception. The bay, one of Maine’s vital economic engines, is already suffering from warming core temperatures, sea level rise and ocean acidification, according to Casco Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca of Friends of Casco Bay. “There are […]
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New home in Portland a recovery ‘Milestone’
PORTLAND — Recovery gave Tabatha Schoubroek the opportunity to rebuild her life. She now has the chance to help others do the same as house manager of the new Milestone Recovery house in North Deering. “What I would be here for is to show love, to support accountability and how to live life on life’s terms again,” Schoubroek […]
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Peaks Island library turns the page to new director
PORTLAND — The Peaks Island branch of the Portland Public Library welcomes a new manager this week. Jerri Blatt, an early literacy specialist, will take over from long-time librarian Priscilla Webster, who retired last month. Webster ran the Peaks library for 29 years and was feted for her years of service during a special send-off Jan. […]
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Portland teacher honored for poetry
PORTLAND — Shana Genre, an English teacher at Deering High School, was honored by the School Board for being a model teacher and an exceptional poet. Genre received the Editor’s Choice award from Littoral Books for her poem, “The Seed,” which was published in the book, “Balancing Act 2: An Anthology of Poems by Fifty Maine […]
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Maine Audubon to hold winter carnival
FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon is holding its annual winter carnival, a day to a celebrate winter weather and wildlife, Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at its Gilsland Farm headquarters. The event is free for members and $9 per person for non-members. Children 2 and under are free. Among the activities being planned are […]
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Portland schools get $10K grant from Verizon Foundation
PORTLAND — The Verizon Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Portland Public Schools to support science curriculum development for grades K-5, the Foundation for Portland Public Schools announced Feb. 5. “The district is grateful to Verizon for supporting the development of robust and relevant science programming for all students,” Melea Nalli, assistant superintendent of […]
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Merrill show promotes Portland's performers
PORTLAND — At least nine acts will take the Merrill Auditorium stage Sunday, Feb. 17, for the first-ever “Hear Here!” show. The 4 p.m. concert is organized by Creative Portland to promote local performing arts. Among those performing are dancer Riley Watts; rapper Sarah Violette, appearing with singer Renée Coolbrith; the Batimbo United Burundi Drummers, and Kotzschmar […]
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Portland hopes to roll out bike sharing in spring
PORTLAND — A bike-share program is expected to begin in the spring, with the city now seeking companies to offer the service. A request for proposals with a Feb. 21 deadline said a company could be selected by the end of March for a 200-bike pilot program employing a dockless method. Dockless bike sharing allows users to […]
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Portland Conservatory offers girls a chance to sing
PORTLAND — A new option has emerged for girls looking for a music program that focuses on ensemble singing. The Portland Conservatory of Music launched the Girl Singers of Maine about six months ago. The program features the Iris Ensemble, a group for girls in grades 9-12, the Bella Canta, a choir for girls in grades […]