PORTLAND — The former Maine Department of Health and Human Services building at 161 Marginal Way is being converted to medical offices. Peter Quesada of the Fore River Co. said Monday that the four-story building will be occupied by Portland Gastroenterology and the Maine Eye Center. On Tuesday, Portland Gastroenterology practice administrator Melissa Gousse said the group […]
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Parking changes debut with new Portland school crossings
PORTLAND — Although the end is in sight for construction on Brackett Street in the city’s West End, residents should be prepared for a street with a new look and new parking rules. Two new crosswalks that connect Howard C. Reiche Community School to the other side of the street have been under construction for […]
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Dredging of Portland's Capisic Pond commences, at lower-than-expected cost
PORTLAND — Work to restore Capisic Pond is flowing, even if the water is not. “Currently everything is on schedule and the work is being completed as (we) thought it would be,” Public Works project engineer Nathaniel Smith said Monday. The long-awaited project to remove invasive plant species and cat tails that had clogged the open water […]
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Portland events to celebrate recovery, remember overdose victims
PORTLAND — National Recover Month will be celebrated twice this month by local recovery groups. On Sunday, Sept. 18, the Portland Recovery Community Center and local chapter of Young People in Recovery will host the third annual Rally 4 Recovery from noon-5 p.m. in Deering Oaks Park, with live music, disc jockeys, games, a dunk tank […]
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Trail to Ale road race to close Portland streets
PORTLAND — The 17th annual Trail to Ale 10K in support of Portland Trails will be held Sunday, Sept. 18. Portland Trails spokeswoman Catherine Buxton said 2,000 fans and participants are expected to take part in the nonprofit’s largest annual fundraiser. The race means some Munjoy Hill streets will be closed to vehicles, including Cutter Street […]
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Portland councilors balk at mayor's last-minute changes to business development deal
PORTLAND — Some city councilors aren’t happy about the mayor’s intention to attach strings to city financial aid for an expansion of biotech company Immucell. On Tuesday, Mayor Ethan Strimling announced he will add three amendments to a tax increment finance agreement with Immucell. The amendments would ensure the company provides prevailing state wages based on Maine […]
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Portland may borrow from state for some school renovations
PORTLAND — The School Department is applying for state loans for renovation projects at three schools to the tune of just over $2.5 million. The School Board was slated to have a first reading at its Tuesday night meeting about the projects, which are not to exceed $3 million. The proposals are for roof repairs […]
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Portland forum on racism urges residents to look deeper
PORTLAND — Panelists urged people to consider their own levels of privilege and how intolerance can take root during a Sept. 1 roundtable discussion about racism. University of Maine Law School Dean Danielle Conway moderated the discussion at Reiche Elementary School, organized by the Portland Democratic City Committee. She was joined by Green Memorial AME Zion Church Pastor […]
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Search continues for lead investor for Portland hockey team
PORTLAND — Despite the loss of a potential majority investor, Godfrey Wood is confident the city will have a professional hockey team in 2017. “I think we are going to get it done. We are actively talking with people, we are crunching numbers and talking about ways to do it,” Wood said Aug. 31. Wood has […]
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Grants further expeditionary learning at Portland school
PORTLAND — Two grants, one annual and one new, will allow some city students to continue their expeditious learning. Casco Bay High School received the two grants for its freshmen and senior Quest expedition programs. CBHS Principal Derek Pierce said one is for $30,000 from the Portland-based White Pine Foundation and the other is for […]