BATH — The results of a statewide health needs assessment shared March 25 in a forum at Maine Maritime Museum are being described as a call to action from the state’s health community. The Shared Health Needs Assessment and Planning Process Project was the focus of the forum, hosted by Mid Coast Hospital, the Mid […]
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Portland City Council still working on immigrant assistance
PORTLAND — Discussion about a new city office to assist immigrants and others who may be disenfranchised will continue at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at City Hall. “I think it is, how do we best integrate folks into the community,” Councilor David Brenerman said March 25 about the hearings his Economic Development Committee will host […]
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SBA honors Portland business owner’s work for recovery
PORTLAND — On May 4 in Augusta, Margo Walsh will receive a big award from the U.S. Small Business Administration. But on March 25, she was just as happy to see Ryan Dewar and Justin Landry, employees who stopped by MaineWorks LLC, on break from painting apartments for Avesta Housing. “The power of this business is about empathy,” […]
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Portland Police Beat: March 30
Arrests 3/20 at 1:58 a.m. Oswald J. Cooper, 25, of Old Town, was arrested on Congress Street by Officer Zachary Theriault on charges of criminal mischief, leaving the scene of an accident and operating under the influence. 3/20 at 2:19 a.m. Joseph Towns, 50, of Portland, was arrested on Candlewyck Road by Officer Jonathan Lackee on a charge of operating […]
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Portland to vote next week on school construction
PORTLAND — A $29.7 million bond to replace the Fred P. Hall Elementary School goes to voters April 5. Most of the costs will be reimbursed by the state, since replacing the school at 23 Orono Road is on the Department of Education’s Major Capital Construction Approved Projects List. Approximately $1.4 million in borrowing will […]
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Portland Disability Advisory Committee meetings to resume
PORTLAND — The city Disability Advisory Committee will resume monthly meetings at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6. Meetings will be held in Room 24, in the basement of City Hall. The committee will be led by Renee Berry-Huffman and Karen Perry and include representatives from Alpha One, the Disability Rights Center, The Iris Network, Greater Portland Metro Bus Service, […]
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Portland to host April 6 forum on opiate use
PORTLAND — The public is invited to a community forum at Ocean Gateway Terminal on the effects of opiate use in the city. The Wednesday, April 6, forum is at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30, according to Bridget Rauscher, who coordinates programs for the city Substance Abuse Prevention Program. Rauscher said a panel will […]
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Forest Avenue rezoning goes back to Portland council
PORTLAND — A block of Forest Avenue between Baxter Boulevard and Preble Street Extension could soon be rezoned. On March 22, the Planning Board voted 6-1 to recommend the City Council change existing business and residential zones to a business B-2b zone. Lisa Whited opposed the recommendation. The block of 351-375 Forest Ave. is home to Palmer Spring Co., […]
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Casco Bay High School principal is Maine's best
PORTLAND — Casco Bay High School Principal Derek Pierce was named Maine’s Principal of the Year for 2016. The award, by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, was announced at an all-school assembly Monday. Pierce will also be honored by the Maine Principals Association at its annual awards banquet on April 28. According to […]
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Portland mayor hires special assistant
PORTLAND — Mayor Ethan Strimling’s new special assistant will begin work Monday, April 4. Jason J. Shedlock will be “be responsible for assisting Mayor Strimling with public policy expectations and goals,” city spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said in a March 25 press release. Shedlock, who will be paid $64,000 annually, most recently served as deputy director of […]