PORTLAND — Raymond Allen was born during the Great Depression and pinched pennies all his life. He shopped at discount stores. If something was broken, he fixed it. If he needed something, he often built it himself. His clothes were clean, but worn. And he was a dedicated math teacher who thrived on adventure. His dedication […]
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Former Portland High School teacher leaves $1M for scholarship
PORTLAND — Raymond Allen was born during the Great Depression and pinched pennies all his life. He shopped at discount stores. If something was broken, he fixed it. If he needed something, he often built it himself. His clothes were clean, but worn. And he was a dedicated math teacher who thrived on adventure. His dedication […]
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Portland thrift store's cards of hope brighten day for shoppers
PORTLAND — In a simple, yet heartfelt way, the miniature cards bearing inspirational messages being given out to customers at Threads of Hope thrift stores are designed to lift spirits and brighten days. “It’s a friendly little token that puts a smile on their face” and provides encouragement, said Amanda Fisher, manager of the Portland store […]
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Portland thrift store's cards of hope brighten day for shoppers
PORTLAND — In a simple, yet heartfelt way, the miniature cards bearing inspirational messages being given out to customers at Threads of Hope thrift stores are designed to lift spirits and brighten days. “It’s a friendly little token that puts a smile on their face” and provides encouragement, said Amanda Fisher, manager of the Portland store […]
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School budget passes easily in Portland
PORTLAND — Voters approved a $110.6 million school budget by a wide margin Tuesday following what Superintendent of Schools Xavier Botana called a “very challenging budget year.” Although this year’s budget approval process was a contentious one, the spending measure passed with a high level of support. Overall, 78 percent of voters favored the budget amount, […]
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Update: Gale, Aranson close to wins in Democratic primaries for Cumberland County offices
PORTLAND — Two contested Democratic primary elections Tuesday could reshape Cumberland County courts and criminal justice. In the first, attorney Jon Gale led the Democratic primary for Cumberland County district attorney, with attorneys Frayla Tarpinian and Seth Levy trailing in an election that did not use ranked-choice voting. With 98 percent of precincts counted Wednesday, the […]
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Portland Democratic primaries go to Sanborn, Talbot Ross
PORTLAND — State Reps. Heather Sanborn and Rachel Talbot Ross were big winners in Tuesday’s Democratic primaries, where the unofficial voter turnout exceeded 30 percent. Sanborn, who represents House District 43, is now the Democratic nominee to replace Sen. Mark Dion in Senate District 28. She defeated City Councilor Jill Duson, 3,078 to 2,181. The results […]
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Portland Democratic primaries go to Sanborn, Talbot Ross
PORTLAND — State Reps. Heather Sanborn and Rachel Talbot Ross were big winners in Tuesday’s Democratic primaries, where the unofficial voter turnout exceeded 30 percent. Sanborn, who represents House District 43, is now the Democratic nominee to replace Sen. Mark Dion in Senate District 28. She defeated City Councilor Jill Duson, 3,078 to 2,181. The results […]
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Sanborn gets Democratic nod for Senate District 28 seat
PORTLAND — Democratic Rep Heather Sanborn won her party’s nomination for the Maine Senate District 28 seat Tuesday by defeating City Councilor Jill Duson. The vote was 3,078 to 2,181. The seat, in a district covering the north and west of Portland and a portion of Westbrook, was opened as incumbent Sen. Mark Dion, sought the […]
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Sanborn gets Democratic nod for Senate District 28 seat
PORTLAND — Democratic Rep Heather Sanborn won her party’s nomination for the Maine Senate District 28 seat Tuesday by defeating City Councilor Jill Duson. The vote was 3,078 to 2,181. The seat, in a district covering the north and west of Portland and a portion of Westbrook, was opened as incumbent Sen. Mark Dion, sought the […]