FALMOUTH — Rising early on the third Saturday in July has become a tradition for thousands of Mainers who participate in the annual count to determine the health of the state’s loon population. “Loon counters have an endless enthusiasm for loon conservation,” said Susan Gallo, wildlife biologist at Maine Audubon. She said the annual count often […]
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Maine’s loon population stays strong with human help
FALMOUTH — Rising early on the third Saturday in July has become a tradition for thousands of Mainers who participate in the annual count to determine the health of the state’s loon population. “Loon counters have an endless enthusiasm for loon conservation,” said Susan Gallo, wildlife biologist at Maine Audubon. She said the annual count often […]
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Help wanted: Maine’s low jobless rate a ‘double-edged sword’
PORTLAND — Record low unemployment in Maine reflects a strong economy. But it has some business owners struggling to find the workers they need. Quincy Hentzel, chief executive of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, said the historically low level of unemployment provides options to workers and creates more competition between employers with jobs to fill. […]
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Help wanted: Maine’s low jobless rate a ‘double-edged sword’
PORTLAND — Record low unemployment in Maine reflects a strong economy. But it has some business owners struggling to find the workers they need. Quincy Hentzel, chief executive of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, said the historically low level of unemployment provides options to workers and creates more competition between employers with jobs to fill. […]
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Portland schools expand summer learning opportunities
PORTLAND — A learning program billed as summer school meets summer camp is being offered to middle school students. Melea Nalli, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for the Portland Public Schools, said because some students need more time to reach their learning goals, a summer opportunity like this one allows more students the chance to […]
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Portland schools expand summer learning opportunities
PORTLAND — A learning program billed as summer school meets summer camp is being offered to middle school students. Melea Nalli, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for the Portland Public Schools, said because some students need more time to reach their learning goals, a summer opportunity like this one allows more students the chance to […]
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Portland Planning Board to review proposed fees for new hotel rooms
PORTLAND — Hotel developers could be required to pay one-time per-room fees for new construction in the city. The City Council Housing Committee, led by Councilor Jill Duson, on June 27 unanimously sent the Planning Board a draft ordinance for setting the fees. “It is not a tax, it is a fee; it would be assessed […]
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Portland Planning Board to review proposed fees for new hotel rooms
PORTLAND — Hotel developers could be required to pay one-time per-room fees for new construction in the city. The City Council Housing Committee, led by Councilor Jill Duson, on June 27 unanimously sent the Planning Board a draft ordinance for setting the fees. “It is not a tax, it is a fee; it would be assessed […]
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Public pianos add to downtown Portland's summer rhythm
PORTLAND — Sally DeLuca thought the city is “such an artsy town,” pianos for anyone to play in four downtown squares would be a perfect summertime addition. DeLuca, Portland’s director of parks and recreation, had seen such projects in other cities. With the help of several organizations and local businesses, her dream has become a reality. […]
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Portland couple create event to introduce kids to multisport racing
PORTLAND — As active triathletes, Tom and Amy Landry felt there were not enough multisport racing opportunities for youth, especially younger children. So, they created one. Called the Portland Kids Duathlon, the event will be held 8-11 a.m. July 15 on the East End. Online registration is open for two age categories, 5- to 8-year-olds and […]