PORTLAND — The state Senate District 27 race features three candidates vying to replace Democratic Sen. Justin Alfond, who is not running due to term limits. State Rep. Ben Chipman won the Democratic nomination June 14 over Rep. Diane Russell and Dr. Chuck Radis. Republican Adam Pontius replaced Mark Lockman on the ballot after the GOP […]
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Newcomer Batson challenges Suslovic in Portland City Council District 3
PORTLAND — The election for District 3 city councilor is decidedly one of youth versus experience. Incumbent Councilor Ed Suslovic, 56, of 46 Kenwood St., is the third-longest tenured councilor, and is seeking his third, three-year term. Suslovic also served a term as an at-large councilor, and one term as a state representative. “The reason I […]
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3,500 runners expected for 25th Maine Marathon
FALMOUTH — This year is the 25th anniversary of the Maine Marathon, but it will be mostly business as usual for the annual event. Howard Spear, co-director of the marathon, said other than a new logo, medals and shirts, and little more entertainment along the course, the race remains pretty much unchanged. “We don’t change […]
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Public invited to engage with Portland School Board
PORTLAND — The School Board’s Public Engagement Committee will hold its third forum on Oct. 8. The committee, which was formed to enhance engagement between the community and the board, will meet at the Woodlands Club, 179 Woodford St., from 10-11:30 a.m. The committee has already hosted two other forums. The committee includes board members […]
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Congress Square redesign team to host Portland open houses
PORTLAND — The public is invited to take part in the Congress Square redesign process from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4-6 at Think Tank Coworking, 533 Congress St. The “Storefront Workshop” open houses will involve design team Wallace Roberts & Todd and artist Sarah Sze of New York. WRT and Sze were selected to lead the redesign of the […]
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Disaster relief: Mainers respond when the Red Cross calls
TOPSHAM — When duty calls, the disaster teams of the American Red Cross put their day-to-day lives on hold and journey into the heart of natural – and sometimes man-made – disasters. They leave behind their homes, families and jobs to provide help in areas hit by floods and wildfires. They provide aid to people who have […]
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Portland councilors to visit Mass. homeless shelters
PORTLAND — Three city councilors Wednesday will visit a pair of Boston-area homeless shelters. “My hope is that the trip will help us to consider new ways to serve the vulnerable population in Portland,” Councilor Belinda Ray said Sept. 13 about the Health & Human Services Committee trip to Father Bill’s in Quincy and CASPAR […]
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Portland panel backs loan to fix low-income housing
PORTLAND — The City Council Housing Committee on Sept. 14 recommended funding new homes for some of the city’s homeless population. But the request by Developers Collaborative principal Kevin Bunker for a $191,000 loan to renovate the St. Dominic’s Apartments at 42 Gray St., while setting aside three of 12 units “for individuals or families residing in […]
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Portland City Council approves Immucell tax break, Reed School conversion
PORTLAND — Immucell’s expansion in the Riverside Industrial Park will get a city tax break without requirements for construction hiring. City councilors on Monday approved the tax increment and credit financing to provide $375,000 for 12 years for the biotech company’s expansion. Both decisions were opposed by Mayor Ethan Strimling. “I expect (public) money will be […]
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Just in case, Portland emphasizes school attendance
PORTLAND — On Sept. 7, Mayor Ethan Strimling proclaimed September “Student Attendance Awareness Month,” declaring a commitment to reducing chronic student absences from school. The proclamation came a day after Superintendent of Schools Xavier Botana said at a Sept. 6 School Board meeting that improving student attendance is a priority this year. “Good attendance is […]
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