PORTLAND — State Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, is challenged by independent candidate Crystal Canney as he seeks a second term in state Senate District 27. “I am looking forward to working with new legislators and ones I have known,” Chipman said. Canney, who is making her first run for public office, said she decided to […]
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Portland's Park Avenue lane changes get mixed marks
PORTLAND — As the city celebrated a new way to roll on Park Avenue, opinions were mixed on the changes to traffic flow, parking and bicycle access. “I like it, I appreciate the city has done it,” Steve Carroll said Sept. 13 as he sat on his bicycle at the traffic signal at State Street and […]
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Greater Portland United Way sets goal of $8.2M
PORTLAND — United Way of Greater Portland hopes to raise $8.2 million in its annual campaign, which began Friday, Sept. 14, in Monument Square with a canned-food sculpture contest. Funds raised will support the United Way’s Thrive 2027 initiative, which has three goals: to improve early learning opportunities, provide financial stability for those most at risk, and […]
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Portland arts festival promotes under-represented voices
PORTLAND — A weekend of performances, demonstrations and sharing aimed at getting people to appreciate the creative arts – from music to literature, to comedy and film – is planned as part of Waking Windows Portland. The lineup features a mix of international, national, regional, and local talent with more than 100 bands, DJs, writers, comedians, […]
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Cumberland Fair adds building for antique farm equipment
CUMBERLAND — Mike Timmons’ life with the Cumberland Fair began six decades ago when, as a boy of 12, he threw himself into a pen to wrestle a greased pig. In an interview at the fairgrounds last week, while a mostly volunteer squad prepared the 179 Blanchard Road property for the 147th annual county fair, […]
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Candidates in Portland’s House District 42 have opposing views of government
PORTLAND — The race in House District 42 is the same as 2016, when incumbent Democratic Rep. Ben Collings defeated Republican challenger Susan Abercrombie. The candidates are also holding to their same views about the role of state government. “I honestly think the government should be creating a level playing field, giving everyone an opportunity to […]
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Free dental clinic for military veterans to visit Portland
PORTLAND — A mobile dental office will be making a stop in Portland Thursday, Sept. 20, to provide free dental care for military veterans from 9 a.m-3 p.m. The Aspen Dental MouthMobile will be parked at 295 Forest Ave., across from the entrance to Hannaford Bros. The MouthMobile is a dental office on wheels where veterans can […]
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University of Southern Maine to host college fair
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine will host a free college fair 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Sullivan Gym. The fair will include representatives from more than 160 colleges and universities, as well as representatives from USM’s offices of admissions and finance. Call 780-5670 or email [email protected] for more information.
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Portland school seeks stories about namesake
PORTLAND — The newly opened Amanda C. Rowe Elementary School is seeking personal stories about longtime school nurse Amanda Rowe, to be part of a keepsake book for students and the community. Stories may be sent to [email protected]. A public dedication ceremony for the new school will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27.
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Window Dressers to host Portland workshops
PORTLAND — Volunteers are needed to make 300 insulating window inserts at the Window Dressers Community Workshop. Workshops begin Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St., and continue daily through Sept. 26. Workshop hours are 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m., with lunch served from 12:30-1 p.m. The workshops are sponsored by the West […]