PORTLAND — Three candidates are running for positions on the Peaks Island Council, where a total of five seats are open in the Nov. 5 election. An unsuccessful contender in last year’s race to become a trustee of the Portland Water District is on the ballot again, this time in an uncontested race. And a […]
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City-wide news from The Forecaster.
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Portland eyes selling school to developer for $1; building to be converted to housing
PORTLAND — The city will consider selling the historic Nathan Clifford School for $1 to a developer, who plans to convert the nearly 46,000-square-foot building into housing. The low sale price was unanimously endorsed last week by the City Council’s Housing and Community Development Committee, and comes with strings attached. The developer will be required to […]
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Meet the candidates for Portland City Council
Profiles of all the candidates in the November 2013 election for the Portland City Council.
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People and Business
Expansions Bull Moose has announced plans to expand its current location at 151 Maine St., Brunswick. It will now occupy the entire first floor in what is called “The Bull Moose Building.” Bull Moose will use the additional space to expand its selection of books. The store will remain open during renovations, which will be […]
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Anna E. Russo, 93: Devoted family woman, active in community
PORTLAND — Anna E. Russo, 93, died at her home Oct. 11, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Portland Nov. 22, 1919, daughter of Raphael and Felicia Cartonio. Russo attended Portland schools graduating from Portland High School in 1937. She owned and operated a family luncheonette on India Street, with her husband, Alphonse […]
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Portland School Notebook: Oct. 16
Ceramic art program heats up at Cheverus The Cheverus High School art department is firing up a new kiln and adding a unique element to its art essentials class. Students will now explore their creativity through hands-on experience, learn new techniques and expand their artistic viewpoint. Cheverus art teacher Jennifer Potthoff said ceramics will continue […]
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C. Jeanne Streeter, 100
PORTLAND — C. Jeanne Streeter, 100, of Portland and Medford, Mass., died Oct. 7 in Falmouth. She was born in Sharon, Conn., Nov. 2, 1912, and raised by her grandparents. Her first job was at the telephone company at the age of 14, and she continued to work there after her graduation from Sharon High School. […]
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Portland Meetings: Oct. 16-22
Wed. 10/16 4 p.m. Island Advisory Committee CH Wed. 10/16 4 p.m. Public Art Committee CH Wed. 10/16 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 10/16 5:30 p.m. Transportation, Sustainability & Energy Committee CH Thur. 10/17 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CH Mon. 10/21 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority CH Mon. 10/21 4 p.m. […]
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Barbara A. Moran, 56
PORTLAND — Barbara A. Moran, 56, died unexpectedly at her home on Oct. 10. She was born in Portland on March 30, 1957, and grew up on Munjoy Hill. Moran attended local schools and in 1975, graduated from Waynflete School with honors. She also attended Syracuse University in New York. Moran was a bright, creative person […]
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Portland Police Beat: Oct. 16
Arrests 10/6 at midnight. Jocelyne N. Fatuma, 23, no address listed, was arrested on Fore Street by Officer David Cote on a charge of assault. 10/6 at midnight. Peter Leavitt, 33, of Scarborough, was arrested on Commercial Street by Officer Michael Bennis on a charge of aggravated assault. 10/6 at 2 p.m. Joseph E. Ciampi, […]