I have been reading Edgar Allen Beem’s columns for many years, and am continually grateful for his writing. We went to the same high school, although he graduated a little ahead of me. “When religious freedom is just bigotry” really nailed it. Edgar, thank you again. I have to listen almost daily to many people […]
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Letter: Bridge construction crews are appreciated
I want to thank you for the article several weeks ago (“Frigid weather no match for Portland-Falmouth bridge builders”) about the folks working on the Martin’s Point bridge between Falmouth and Portland. I pass over that bridge five days a week and am always impressed with the dedication of that crew of workers, especially this […]
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Arts Calendar: March 19-April 1
Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art “Wizard of Oz” auditions, leads and featured roles March 28, 7-9 p.m., ensemble and youth held March 29, 2-5 p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport, be prepared to sing excerpt from song of choice, 865-2220. “Much Ado About Nothing” auditions, March 23 and 24, 6-9 […]
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Community Calendar: March 19-April 1
Greater Portland Benefits Friday 3/21 Rock Around the World music, dancing, food to benefit Portland Public Schools’ multilingual extended learning programs, 7-11 p.m., Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave., Portland, 772-2500. Tuesday 3/25 Children’s Nursery School benefit, 5-9 p.m., Flatbread Company, 72 Commercial St., Portland, 899-2409. Friday 3/28 Camp Susan Curtis Leadership Dinner/Fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., […]
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St. Patrick's Day parade rolls through Portland
Blustery conditions didn’t deter marchers or attendees from the St. Patrick’s Day parade Sunday, March 16, on Commercial Street in Portland. The annual event is organized by the Irish American Club of Maine. Hannah Kelley, 18, of Portland, waves a flag with fellow members of the Irish American Club on Sunday during the annual St. […]
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Portland school earns 'High Performance Reward'
PORTLAND — The Maine Department of Education has named Presumpscot Elementary School a “High Performance Reward School” based on student performance and improvement. The school, in North Deering, is among 20 Maine schools in that category, which have “consistently demonstrated high progress or achieved great performance toward meeting state and federal accountability standards for English […]
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Cumberland County Civic Center to hold open house
PORTLAND — The renovated Cumberland County Civic Center will be open to the public from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, in an event featuring tours, performances by high school bands, and an appearance by Portland Pirates mascot Salty Pete. The tour will highlight new and expanded areas of the building. There will also be […]
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'Walk to Remember' at Portland's Back Cove
PORTLAND — The fourth annual Walk to Remember, a fundraiser for the Remembering Darien Foundation, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 29, at Back Cove. South Portland native Darien Richardson was shot Jan. 8, 2010, at her Portland home, and died from her wounds Feb. 28, 2010. She was 25. After her death, […]
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Portland library hosts forum on youth, marijuana
PORTLAND — Police Chief Michael Sauschuck and state Rep. Diane Russell, D-Portland, will be part of a panel discussion on youth marijuana use on Wednesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. The forum, moderated by Shannon Moss, will be held in the Rines Auditorium at the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Way. Sauschuck and Russell will […]
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Portland police probe vandalism of vehicles
PORTLAND — City police are investigating a vandalism spree that left eight vehicles with broken windows. Police Lt. James Sweatt said it appears a pellet or BB gun was used to shoot out windows facing the street. Five incidents were reported on Emery Street, two on Birchwood Drive and one on Spring Street. The vandalism […]