PORTLAND — Ballots are set for the June 14 primary elections, including four contested races for seats in the Legislature. Democrats will square off in primary elections for nominations in state Senate Districts 27 and 28, and House Districts 39 and 40. Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland, cannot seek a fifth consecutive term in District 27 because […]
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Portland Police Beat: March 23
Arrests 3/13 at 2:01 p.m. Christopher A. Hodgkins, 27, of Portland, was arrested on Deering Street by Officer Kyle Knutson on charges of criminal mischief and refusing to submit to arrest or detention. 3/13 at 4:32 p.m. Edward Carver, 52, of Portland, was arrested on Middle Street by Officer Kyle Knutson on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 3/13 […]
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Naturopathic doctors to offer free clinics for teens in Portland, Topsham
PORTLAND — The Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors will offer free health screenings and educational workshops in Portland, Topsham, and Waterville on Saturday, April 9. Geared toward teenagers and their families, the clinics will cover height, weight, blood pressure, body mass index, blood sugar, and possible other health checks. Information will be available to take home […]
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1 man dead, 1 hurt in Portland West End shooting
PORTLAND — Police are searching for a suspect following a West End shooting that left one person dead Tuesday night. It was the city’s first homicide of the year. At a press conference Wednesday morning at the police station, Police Chief Michael Sauschuck said officers are looking for a white man of medium build, about […]
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Topsham to host 'Solarize Midcoast' info session
TOPSHAM — A “Solarize Midcoast Maine” launch event will be held at the Topsham Public Library Tuesday, March 22. The free, public event at 25 Foreside Road will run from 6-8 p.m. The Midcoast Economic Development District has chosen Sundog Solar, a Searsport business, to run “Solarize Midcoast Maine,” a regional solar bulk-purchasing program. Solar […]
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Portland parks at crossroads for priorities, practices
PORTLAND — The city needs to separate the oversight of its parks from the Department of Public Works and develop objectives for open space management, according to a report submitted to the City Council. But elements of the Open Space Vision and Implementation Plan are already being undertaken, City Manager Jon Jennings said Monday. “I have […]
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Portland social services debate: Child care vs. help for the homeless
PORTLAND — Borrowing $3.4 million to move the Department of Public Works from Bayside to Canco Road was approved for a second time during a brief City Council meeting Monday. Also during the meeting that lasted less than an hour, councilors heard comments on the $4 million budget to fund social service and economic development programs, […]
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South Portland solar energy farm remains on track
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council Monday night approved continued pursuit of a joint solar energy project with Portland. The cities are proposing construction of two solar farms, at South Portland’s landfill, off Highland Avenue, and in Portland, at the Ocean Avenue landfill. The trailblazing projects, if they reach fruition, would be the largest of their […]
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Portland councilors to hold hearings on immigration, housing
PORTLAND — Immigration and housing will be discussed at two City Council committee meetings next week. On Tuesday, March 22, the Economic Development Committee, with Councilor David Brenerman as chairman, will host a 5 p.m. hearing in the State of Maine Room at City Hall for comments on establishing a city Office of New Americans. The committee […]
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Lincoln Middle School repairs to begin in June in Portland
PORTLAND — Lincoln Middle School will be getting a face lift this summer, at a cost less than school officials anticipated. A $186,000 bid by Tito Masonry of 1909 Congress St. was approved March 10, the lowest of four bids opened at City Hall by James Lobley of the city’s Purchasing Department. Also competing for the job were […]