PORTLAND — While disclaiming expertise Monday, the candidates in Maine’s 1st Congressional District threw their support behind alternative energy sources. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, of North Haven, and her Republican challenger, Brunswick resident Mark Holbrook, addressed an E2Tech election forum at the University of Southern Maine, speaking and taking questions for 30 minutes each. […]
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Wilton man injured in Portland motorcycle accident
PORTLAND — A Wilton man remained in critical condition Monday at Maine Medical Center after a motorcycle crash Sept. 17 on Forest Avenue. Kevin Mullen, 59, whose address was not released, crashed his 2006 Harley Davidson around 12:40 p.m., Portland Police Lt. Cliff Strout said in a press release. Mullen lost control while riding west on Forest […]
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Azzola again challenges Jorgensen in Portland's House District 41
PORTLAND — Democratic state Rep. Erik Jorgensen is seeking his third term in House District 41. Republican Dr. James Azzola is making his second attempt to unseat him. The race is the same as in 2014, as are the contrasts in the candidates’ beliefs about the role of government. Jorgensen, 52, lives at 83 Highland St. He […]
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Pop-up parks in Portland
What is normally a parking space on Exchange Street in Portland is transformed into a social space as part of PARK(ing) Day on Friday, Sept. 16. The event is intended to challenge people to rethink the public spaces of streets, and reinforce the need for broad-based changes to urban infrastructure. (Dan D’Ippolito / For The […]
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Portland agencies to take diaper donations
PORTLAND — Jewish Family Services and the Williston-Immanuel Church will be hosting a diaper drive during Diaper Need Awareness Week, Sept. 26 to Oct. 2. Diapers may be donated at the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine, 57 Ashmont St.; Williston-Immanuel United Church, 156 High St.; Greenlight Studio, 49 Dartmouth St., and Birth Roots, 101 […]
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Cumberland Fair: 4-H auction serious business for teen farmers
CUMBERLAND — While many people their age attend the Cumberland Fair for fun, for North Yarmouth siblings John and Ashley Hayward it’s a hands-on education in an often make-it-or-break-it field. John, who graduated from Greely High School last summer, and Ashley, a junior there, are bringing four lambs and a steer to this year’s 145th […]
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Portland Rally 4 Recovery postponed to Sept. 25
PORTLAND — Due to expected inclement weather Sunday, Sept. 18, the Rally 4 Recovery at Deering Oaks Park has been postponed to Sunday, Sept. 25, from noon-5 p.m. The rally is sponsored form the Portland Community Recovery Center and the local chapter of Young People in Recovery and features live music, disc jockeys, games, a dunk tank and […]
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Cumberland County sheriff apologizes for release of photos of Muslim women arrested in Portland protest
PORTLAND — Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce apologized Wednesday afternoon for actions by corrections officers following the mass arrests of civil rights protesters July 15. Joyce said an internal investigation revealed officers did not follow jail policy when two photos of Muslim women without hijabs were publicly released. “I offer my sincerest apologies to any of […]
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Portland school bond financial details remain unanswered
PORTLAND — For almost three hours Monday night the ad hoc committee reviewing a proposed school bond explored questions about four city elementary schools. But questions remain about financing the $70.6 million. “The next meeting will be a deep dive on the costs,” Mayor Ethan Strimling said. The next committee meeting has not been scheduled. Following […]
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Portland councilor expects revised plans for Munjoy Hill condos
PORTLAND — City Councilor Belinda Ray said Tuesday she expects progress to be made by the end of the month on the proposed Sheridan Street condominiums below Fort Sumner Park. “I think they have definitely heard the objections,” Ray said after meeting with Massachusetts developer Bernie Saulnier and his team of consultants on the proposed project. The “objections” are […]