PORTLAND — Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, will visit the city Saturday as part of a cross-country tour promoting anti-gun violence legislation. Giffords and Kelly lead Americans for Responsible Solutions, a political action committee. The Portland stop is one of seven in their “Rights and Responsibilities” tour, […]
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Portland hopes to put an end to tobacco litter
PORTLAND — A few months after banning smokers from lighting up in public parks, the city is now trying to stop used cigarettes from getting into streets and waterways. “The butt stops here,” reads a sign in the city’s new anti-tobacco litter campaign, unveiled June 26. The sign, which shows a cigarette butt and a […]
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Come early, stay late for Portland Fourth of July events
PORTLAND — This year’s Independence Day celebration at the city’s Eastern Promenade Park will be as American as, well, “American Pie.” Don McLean, who wrote and recorded the iconic 1971 pop hit, will perform with the Portland Symphony Orchestra in its annual “Patriotic Pops” concert in the park on Thursday, July 4. The free concert […]
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Portland reveals new ‘fast track’ permitting system
PORTLAND — City officials have introduced a new permitting system they say will separate small-scale home repairs from larger scale projects, and in effect, speed up turnaround times for both types of applications. The system is one of several steps being taken by the city in 2013 to respond to years of criticism that permitting […]
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The Universal Notebook: Nationalism is not patriotism
There is an ultraconservative faction in America that believes that the United Nations, and more specifically the Agenda 21 guidelines that came out of the 1992 environmental summit in Rio de Janeiro, represent a threat not only to private property rights (by virtue of promoting sustainable development), but also to our national sovereignty (by virtue […]
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Abby's Road: Mom swims with kids, (barely) keeps head above water
When the temperatures soar, I look at my sweaty children, imagine the pool we belong to, and think “fun!” Then I think: “uh oh, drowning!” Over time, that non-specific drowning concern has evolved into targeted worry: “I hope my children don’t drown me right here in front of the disaffected lifeguard!” With all due respect […]
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Short Relief: Congress Square Plaza plan deserves Portland's support
The intersection of Congress and High streets in Portland has been many things over the years. In the 1800s, it was home to four churches. The corner has been occupied by a wooden row house, the Gold Medal Flour Co., Greely’s Laundry, the Congress Square Hotel, a Walgreen’s drug store, and a Dunkin’ Donuts shop, […]
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Letter: Obama climate initiative lays good groundwork
Last week, President Obama delivered his new plan for dealing with climate change. He began his speech with a lengthy, explicit endorsement of the science confirming humankind’s contribution to global climate change. With his premise of preserving our planet set, he introduced a three-part outline that will reduce U.S. carbon emissions, better prepare the U.S. […]
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Community Calendar: July 3-16
Greater Portland Bulletin Board Friday 7/5 “Art in Our Front Yards: Portland’s Public Art Collection,” 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of Victories, Monument Square, Portland, 756-8173. Monday 7/8 Artist Lecture: Kate Gilmore, 6:30 p.m., Osher Hall, MECA, 522 Congress St., Portland, [email protected]. Saturday 7/13 Yard Sale/Bake Sale/Cook Out, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First Congregational Church of Scarborough, […]
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Arts Calendar: July 3-16
Greater Portland Books & Authors Saturday 7/6 Chris Van Dusen, author of “If I Built a House,” 1 p.m., Portland Observatory, 138 Congress St., Portland, 774-5561. Saturday 7/13 Connie Smith, author of “Pea Soup Fog,” 1 p.m., Portland Observatory, 138 Congress St., Portland, 774-5561. Film Wednesday 7/3 “Gettysburg,” 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument […]