PORTLAND — A 42-year-old fisherman found in Portland harbor Aug. 10 was identified a day later by Portland Police as Paul J. Kirchhoff. Kirchhoff was last seen with friends at Jay’s Oyster Bar just after midnight, according to Police Lt. Robert Martin. He had no fixed address. “The cause of death was determined by the Medical Examiner to […]
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Cumberland store manager charged with selling alcohol to minors
CUMBERLAND — A Portland man has a Sept. 26 date in Portland District Court after he was charged with illegally selling alcohol to minors at the Irving Express Mart at 174 Main St. Store manager Kazi N. Islam, 63, whose address was not provided by police, was charged Aug. 4 with a Class D count of furnishing liquor […]
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3-week reprieve until work that will close State Street in Portland
PORTLAND — Infrastructure work that will close the heavily traveled portion of State Street between Park Avenue and Deering Street, which was scheduled to begin this week, is now expected to begin in three weeks. City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin on Tuesday did not say why the project has been delayed in the month since it was […]
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Regional gain seen in Portland land sale to WEX
PORTLAND — As city councilors prepare to vote on selling land to South Portland-based WEX, a South Portland official said the company’s move will benefit the entire region. “They are planting a firm flagpole in the Portland area,” Josh Reny, South Portland assistant city manager and economic development director, said Aug. 4. WEX, which provides […]
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Portland church festival celebrates Italian heritage, community
PORTLAND — The undisputed highlight of the annual Italian bazaar at St. Peter’s Church is the food, particularly the pastry, from cannoli to almond cakes to traditional cookies. In all, organizers are expecting to bake about 7,300 cookies for the event, which is billed as “a beloved neighborhood street festival,” by the Roman Catholic Diocese […]
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Portland waterfront redevelopments include new hotels
PORTLAND — Waterfront lodging will grow if plans for two new hotels are successful. West Elm Hotels plan to build a hotel as part of the early stage of redevelopment on the 10-acre site of the former Portland Co. at 58 Fore St. Farther west, redevelopment plans at the former Rufus Deering Co. lumber yard at 383 […]
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Portland waterfront redevelopments include new hotels
PORTLAND — Waterfront lodging will grow if plans for two new hotels are successful. West Elm Hotels plan to build a hotel as part of the early stage of redevelopment on the 10-acre site of the former Portland Co. at 58 Fore St. Farther west, redevelopment plans at the former Rufus Deering Co. lumber yard at 383 […]
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Portland auctioneer earns hall-of-fame status
PORTLAND — Being a successful auctioneer requires more than the ability to talk fast. It also requires dedication and the ability to read people. For those skills and more, Thomas Saturley, president of Portland-based Tranzon Auction Properties, was recently inducted into the National Auctioneers Association’s Hall of Fame. “It’s a huge honor for me, as […]
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Portland rent, zoning questions run into calendar roadblock
PORTLAND — Proponents of two housing referendum questions are continuing to try to get them on the Nov. 7 ballot, while a group has formed to oppose one of the proposals. On Monday, Fair Rent Portland submitted more than 2,500 signatures in support of a rent stabilization ordinance. As Fair Rent Portland members spoke with the press, Stroudwater […]
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Portland parent's book urges new view of Down syndrome
PORTLAND — Raising a child with a developmental disability has its challenges, but for Kari Wagner-Peck the hardest thing is fighting others’ low expectations for her son. “People who have Down syndrome are as complex and individual as any other person,” Wagner-Peck said. “My son has dreams, desires and goals. He loves reading, math and […]
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