PORTLAND — Plans for $12 million worth of upgrades at Waynflete School moved uneventfully through the Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday night. The plans call for demolishing and replacing the school gymnasium, and building a new Lower School complex. The Lower School houses students in early childhood through fifth grade. Historic Preservation Manager Deb Andrews said […]
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April 5 Portland vote set on Hall School replacement
PORTLAND — A $29.7 million bond to replace the aging Fred P. Hall Elementary School will go before voters April 5 in a special citywide election. Most of the cost would be reimbursed by the state, since the project is on the Department of Education’s Major Capital Construction Approved Projects List. Approximately $1.4 million in […]
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Portland Police Beat: March 16
Arrests 3/5 at 1:52 a.m. Landen Rankin, 21, of Raymond, was arrested on Auburn Street by Officer Nicholas Gowen on charges of operating without a license and operating under the influence. 3/5 at 3:17 a.m. Deanne J. Kenney, 24, of South Portland, was arrested on West Commercial Street by Officer Zachary Theriault on charges of operating without a […]
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British, Burmese stores land in Portland’s Old Port
PORTLAND — Two first-of-their-kind stores are bringing an international feel to the Old Port. Land of Treasure, at 2 Wharf St., and Fatface, at 34 Exchange St., each celebrated openings March 10. Fatface is the first American store in a British chain of apparel stores founded in 1988. “We love the community, we feel people are […]
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Portland Community Health Center gets federal grant to fight opioid use
PORTLAND — The Portland Community Health Center, at 180 Park Ave. and 63 Preble St., will receive federal funding to fight opioid use. The $325,000 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant was announced March 10 by U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Angus King, I-Maine. The health center is one of four in Maine to […]
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Portland ceremony recognizes young citizens
PORTLAND — About 80 children and young adults pledged allegiance to country and flag Thursday, March 10, in a ceremony at the Portland Public Library. The Celebration of Citizenship held by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for children and young adults between the ages of 7 and 22 recognized their status as citizens. “USCIS periodically holds […]
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Residents won’t see legalizing pot on ballot
FALMOUTH — The measure to legalize marijuana for adults in Maine will not be on the November ballot this year. The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, which has its headquarters on U.S. Route 1 and led the legalization effort, submitted over 103,000 signatures to election officials in Augusta on Feb. 1. A press release […]
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Proposed Portland school budget would equal 4.5% increase
PORTLAND — Combined with an anticipated $2.7 million loss in state subsidy, the Portland Board of Education vetted a school budget Tuesday night that would bring a 4.5 percent increase in property taxes, or an increase of $46 per $100,000 of valuation. The Portland Board of Education voted unanimously March 7 to pass on the proposed […]
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PACTS to host Yarmouth and Portland forums
PORTLAND — As its regional transportation plan nears completion, the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System will host area forums for final public input this month. A Yarmouth forum is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, at the Yarmouth Community Room, 200 Main St. On March 22, PACTS will host a 7-9 p.m. forum in Portland […]
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Clean sweep: passion for curling moves Portland club forward
PORTLAND — It was trivia night at Salvage BBQ on Congress Street, and members of the Pine Tree Curling Club were gearing up for the final match of their inaugural season on Feb. 28 over beer, pulled pork, and macaroni and cheese. Derek Campbell, president of the club and Portland native, said he began curling […]