BRUNSWICK — It’s a massive problem, but one solution starts with a simple text: “Can we come glean at 9 a.m. on Wednesday?” That’s the typical message that Shannon McCabe, a senior at Bowdoin College, texts to Nate Drummond, co-owner of Bowdoinham’s Six River Farm. Every week since mid-June, Drummond has replied with a simple “yes.” […]
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New street drugs in Portland fuel overdoses, deaths, concern
PORTLAND — City officials say a recent increase in overdose reports, and five suspected overdose deaths, are cause for concern. Zoe Odlin-Platz, who coordinates the city needle exchange, and Oliver Bradeen, the Police Department substance use disorder liaison, said statistics and anecdotal evidence show new opioid strains in the city are more toxic and harder to […]
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Portland's major school repairs won't be done before classes start
PORTLAND — Construction projects at some city schools are wrapping up, although others are likely to continue into the school year. Craig Worth, executive director of operations for the Portland Public Schools, said projects at the Howard C. Reiche Community School, Lincoln Middle School and the Peaks Island Elementary School may still be in progress […]
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Portland synagogue to be deconsecrated for squash center
PORTLAND — As Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh prepares to hold its final services at 76 Noyes St. this weekend, the man leading the effort to reuse the synagogue pledged the space will continue to serve the community. “We might not have the religious component, but our mission is to bring people together and create educational opportunities for […]
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Portland Police Beat: Aug. 17
Arrests 8/7 at 11:06 a.m. Bruce Laskey, 33, of Biddeford, was arrested on Bramhall Street by Officer Ayaovi Alognon on a charge of fugitive from justice. 8/7 at 11:10 a.m. Ronald Williams, 44, of Portland, was arrested on Portland Street by Officer Brent Ross on a charge of public drinking. 8/7 at 12:08 p.m. Emma […]
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Sumner Park neighbors optimistic about developer's plan for Sheridan St. in Portland
PORTLAND — A Saco developer’s plans for Sheridan Street housing that could block views from nearby Sumner Park are worrying some Munjoy Hill residents. But Jay Norris, Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization president, on Aug. 12 said he believes a resolution can be reached. “The plan presented is beautiful and includes workforce housing; they were very proactive […]
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Poet laureate to lead Maine College of Art in Portland
PORTLAND — Maine Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum will serve as the interim president of Maine College of Art, according to an Aug. 11 announcement. Kestenbaum, the former director of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, takes over for Dan Tuski, who left in June to become president of the Pacific Northwest College of Art […]
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Portland Housing Committee turns attention to short-term rentals
PORTLAND — A short-term rental policy is on a fast track with the City Council Housing Committee. Councilor Jill Duson, the committee chairwoman, said Aug. 11 the committee will discuss short-term online rentals of homes, rooms and apartments when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 in City Hall. The committee added short-term rentals to the […]
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Regional agency commits $1.42M to Portland street projects
PORTLAND — Federal funding of $1.42 million is earmarked for city road projects and studies over the next three years. Paving projects on Washington and Allen avenues and preliminary design reports on traffic signal improvements on the peninsula are part of a three-year, $9.52 million spending plan announced by the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System. […]
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Artists show work, pitch plans for Portland's Congress Square
PORTLAND — Inspired by its setting and energy, four artists detailed their thoughts Monday about redesigning Congress Square at a meeting hosted by the city at the Portland Museum of Art. Ned Kahn, of Sebastopol, California; Patrick Marold, of Denver, and New York-based artists Matthew Ritchie and Sarah Sze are vying for a $75,000 commission. The […]