PORTLAND — A Maine chorus of immigrants from around the world brought their singing talents to New York City this month to help raise money for the United Nations. Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus is made up of 32 women who have come to Maine from all around the globe, including Cambodia, Iraq, Somalia and Sudan. Brenda Viola, […]
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Report: Maine faces education, skills crises
PORTLAND — Most high-growth jobs in Maine will require an education beyond high school, making the need for a postsecondary degree more acute here than in the nation as a whole. Meanwhile, the proportion of economically disadvantaged students in Maine classrooms has increased by almost 10 percent over the past decade. This is a cause for […]
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Portland, Brunswick artists to turn state Capitol dome into art
AUGUSTA — Recycling isn’t just good for the environment anymore; the Maine Arts Commission is hoping it can make for intriguing artwork, too. Judith Allen, a Portland mixed media artist, and James Creighton, a Brunswick-based visual artist, have been selected by the organization to create two pieces for its State Capitol Dome Copper Reuse Project. […]
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Heart association honors Portland phys ed teacher
PORTLAND — Raising awareness around heart health and encouraging students to give back are important life lessons. That’s why Denise Pressier, the physical education teacher at Lincoln Middle School, enrolls her students in the annual Hoops for Heart community service fundraiser. The Hoops for Heart event benefits the American Heart Association and this year Pressier was […]
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Portland 8th-graders invited to explore high schools
PORTLAND — Eighth-graders in Portland must present the School Department with a letter of commitment stating their high school of choice no later than March 9, 2018. To help students and their families make that decision, Portland and Deering high schools will be holding open house events. Portland High School will hold its event 6:30-8:30 p.m. […]
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Portland remembers homeless lives lost
Memorial candles burn Thursday, Dec. 21 – the longest night of the year – in Portland’s Monument Square, where about 150 people attended a vigil for homeless people who died during the year. The annual event was sponsored by the city’s Health and Human Services Department, Greater Portland Health, Maine Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, and Preble Street. […]
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Boys Basketball: Portland builds early lead at Windham, powers to victory
WINDHAM—Except for a lackluster start on Wednesday evening, Dec. 13, Windham played visiting Portland hard, and reasonably close. Nick Curtis, with 16 total, led them in chewing through the better part of an early deficit. Still, the Bulldogs, Terion Moss in front with 27, ultimately secured a decisive W, 61-44. “The first seven minutes – […]
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Swimming: MGA squad, Westbrook divers, vie with Gorham
WESTBROOK—Gorham welcomed the Maine Girls’ Academy contingent (and a trio of Westbrook divers) at Davan Pool (Gorham’s turf) on Friday evening, Dec. 15. MGA @ Gorham: Girls Individual Top Threes200 Medley Relay – 1. MGA A (Olivia Howard, Blake Wescott, Gabrielle Begos, Charlotte Spies), 2:12:15; 2. Gorham A (Haley McCullough, Caelyn Smith, Laura Bolduc, Lumbert […]
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Temporary ban puts Munjoy Hill demolitions on hold in Portland
PORTLAND — City councilors on Monday approved a moratorium that will temporarily prevent Munjoy Hill homes from being torn down. The pause will give city staff time to evaluate zoning in the neighborhood. “Thirteen demos in 30 months does not sound like a lot, but what you need to recognize is they have been speeding […]
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Grant puts lobsters within reach of Portland students
PORTLAND — The biology of lobsters, lobstering and the various industries the fishery supports is part of the expeditionary learning curriculum for Presumpscot Elementary School third-graders. But the annual cost of renting a marine touch tank to give the students an up-close look at lobsters was not sustainable. So the school turned to the Drive for […]