PORTLAND — A motorcade of 50 trucks, motorcyles and other vehicles bringing 20,000 holiday wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia will make three stops in the Portland area Sunday. The “Escort to Arlington” convoy is organized by Wreaths Across America, a Maine group that has received international attention for laying wreaths at […]
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Expanded Riverton Park clubhouse reopens
PORTLAND — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine has reopened its Riverton Park clubhouse after an expansion that now allows it to serve 60 children a day – a 50 percent increase. With 3,000 square feet of space, the renovated clubhouse is open to children ages 5-13. A $5 annual membership fee is […]
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Community Calendar: Dec. 5-16
Greater Portland Benefits Friday 12/7 Markathon 94.3 WCYY, through 6 p.m., to benefit Center for Grieving Children, listeners can pledge and request songs: 792-9299. Monday 12/10 Meg Perry Remembrance, Hurricane Sandy fundraiser and 5-year anniversary of the Center, 6-10 p.m., Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress St., Portland, 615-9970, $5-$10. Bulletin Board Wednesday 12/5 Eggs & Issues: […]
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Marjorie E. Irlandy, 94: Known for desserts, handcrafts
SCARBOROUGH—Marjorie Elise Irlandy, 94, died Nov. 23 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Marjorie was born in New York, Aug. 16, 1918, daughter of Beatrice (Schoenfeld) and Paul Loewenberg. Her family later moved to West Hartford, Conn. After studies at New York University, she completed her bachelor’s in education at New Britain Teachers […]
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Portland Police Beat: Dec. 5
Arrests 11/24 at 1 a.m. Amy J. Brown, 37, of Windsor, Conn., was arrested on High Street by Officer Heather Brown on a charge of operating under the influence. 11/24 at 7 a.m. Tiffany B. Coelho, 30, no address listed, was arrested on Park Avenue by Officer Kevin Haley on an outstanding warrant from another […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 5-16
Greater Portland Books & Authors Saturday 12/8 Used book sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., to benefit Falmouth Memorial Library, Motz School, 192 Middle Road, Falmouth, 781-2351. Sunday 12/9 “Strangers No More,” Josh Pahigan, 12-2 p.m., Sherman’s Books, 128 Main St., Freeport, 869-9000. Tuesday 12/11 “Portland, Maine Chef’s Table: Extraordinary Recipes from Casco Bay,” Margaret Hathaway, 6:30 […]
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 5-11
Wed. 12/5 12 p.m. CDBG Allocation Committee CHWed. 12/5 1 p.m. Street Artists Task Force CHWed. 12/5 5 p.m. Parks Commission 55 Portland St.Wed. 12/5 5 p.m. Historic Preservation CHThu. 12/6 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CH
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People and Business
Designations The Independence Association has named Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D – Cumberland County, as Legislator of the Year. This is the first annual award of its type and is awarded to a legislator who advocates on behalf of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Independence Association, a nonprofit organization, assists adults and children with disabilities in obtaining […]
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License, registration services available at AAA
PORTLAND — Some state Bureau of Motor Vehicles services are now available at AAA Northern New England headquarters at 68 Marginal Way. Residents can visit the AAA office to renew or replace driver’s licenses or state identification cards. The services are available to AAA members and the general public, and service fees are the same […]
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How much is ferry service to Nova Scotia worth to Portland?
PORTLAND — The Nova Scotian government has pledged up to $21 million to help restart a ferry service connecting the province with Maine, and provincial and Canadian business leaders have expressed hope their Pine Tree State counterparts will also come forward with a financial commitment to the project. But Portland officials say an upfront infusion […]