Brunswick photographer honored Tom Jones was honored with the Distinguished Colleague Award by the Maine Professional Photographers Association at its annual convention, held at The Inn at Brunswick Station Feb. 28 to March 3. Jones was honored for his years of outstanding photographic achievement and for his dedication and service to the professional photographic profession […]
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Portland Police Beat: March 19
Arrests 3/8 at midnight. Phillip J. Bowley, 25, of Saco, was arrested on the Veterans Memorial Bridge by Officer Thomas Kwok on a charge of operating under the influence. 3/8 at 3 a.m. Domonique Covington, 26, of Portland, was arrested on Washington Avenue by Officer Joseph Jaynes on a charge of operating under the influence. […]
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Portland Meetings: March 19-25
Wed. 3/19 3 p.m. Public Art Committee Portland Public Library Room 3 Wed. 3/19 4 p.m. Island Advisory Committee Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Wed. 3/19 5 p.m. Historic Preservation CH Wed. 3/19 5:30 p.m. Transportation, Sustainability & Engineering Committee CH Mon. 3/24 5:30 p.m. City Council Workshop CH Tues. 3/25 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Workshop […]
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Portland School Notebook: March 19
Portland students earn Husson honors The following Portland students received semester honors at Husson University: Dean’s list: Idiris Adan, Delmi Martinez, Christopher Parker and Nadia Umwali Honors list: Charles Bujambi President’s list: Deanna Emery Cheverus High School 1st semester honor roll Grade 9 high honors: Emily Anderson, Gustav Anderson, Janice Booth, Gabrielle Cholish, Kyle Cholod, […]
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Unsung Hero: Crystal Goodrich of South Portland, doggedly determined to make a difference
SOUTH PORTLAND — Dogs have played a big role in Crystal Goodrich’s life ever since she moved to Maine from New Hampshire 15 years ago. “We always had lots of pets in my family,” she said. “Stray dogs, guinea pigs, cats, gerbils and mice. … I don’t have kids so I’ve connected with lots of […]
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Portland readies Ocean Gateway for restart of Nova Scotia ferry
PORTLAND — An eventful week for the return of ferry service between the city and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, was capped Saturday by the departure of the Nova Star from Singapore. Dennis Bailey, spokesman for Nova Star Cruises, on Monday said the ship is expected to arrive in Yarmouth by mid-April, perhaps a week after Portland […]
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Out & About: 'Man of La Mancha' plays Merrill in Portland
There’s lots to pick from on this week’s performing arts calendar, with two very different dramatic productions and a very intriguing concert. At the apex of the listings is “Man of La Mancha,” the 1965 Broadway musical adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ “Don Quixote.” It is one of the most enduring musicals in Broadway history, […]
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The Universal Notebook: Becoming aware of MSA
March is Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month. Never heard of multiple system atrophy? Neither had I until my old buddy Earl Cutter was diagnosed with it. MSA is a rare degenerative neurological disease. Only about 15,000 people in the United States have it. The disease takes many forms, but the variety that Earl has primarily […]
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The View From Away: Hooked by the 'Rock Island' line
When we first moved to Maine, I developed a comedy/variety radio show to be a companion to or replacement for “A Prairie Home Companion.” The pilot came out well, and it has proven to be a tough sell. It introduced me to the Portland creative community, though, which it turns out is remarkably deep. I […]
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Superintendent's Notebook: It’s time to invest in Portland students’ success
During my year and a half of living in Portland, I’ve learned that residents highly value education. Nearly 46 percent of residents have at least a bachelor’s degree, compared to 29 percent of all Americans. So it is fitting that the Portland Public Schools has set the ambitious goal of becoming the best small urban […]