FREEPORT — A Portland microbrewer hopes to move into an expanded brewery next spring on Route 1 in Freeport. Maine Beer Co., started in 2009 by brothers David and Daniel Kleban, will almost double its production at the new brewery on the site of the old Dutch Village Motel, near Exit 20 of Interstate 295. […]
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Portland planners show cautious support for massive Bayside project
PORTLAND — The Planning Board took its first look Tuesday at a proposed housing and retail complex that would transform the Portland skyline. It also discussed plans to renovate a downtown building for use as a charter school. Tuesday’s workshop did not require the board to take any action on the proposed Maritime Landing complex, which […]
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Portland schools renovation plan: Too much for 1 referendum?
PORTLAND — School officials are confident voters will support a bond for major renovations to five elementary schools, despite at least one resident’s assertion that there is a better way to present the project. On Nov. 13, Superintendent of Schools Emmanuel Caulk announced voters could be asked next November to approve $46 million for the replacement […]
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Student representatives elected to Portland School Board
PORTLAND — Three high school juniors have been elected by their peers to one-year terms on the School Board. Maddie Holton, Oliver Nolan and Tophe Thorne will represent the city’s three public high schools. Holton was the only candidate at Portland High School. She is a member of the varsity lacrosse team, sails, and participates in […]
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Presumpscot School safe routes to be discussed
PORTLAND — A public meeting to discuss a Safe Routes to School project for Presumpscot Elementary School will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the school. The meeting, hosted by City Councilor Cheryl Leeman and the city Department of Public Services, will explore using some of a $90,000 grant received for safety enhancements around the […]
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Some school officials say Maine student restraint law isn't working
LEWISTON — Local lawmakers and public school officials Monday said they are urging the Maine Department of Education to revisit a rule change made last year regarding student restraints. The change, which is legally binding for schools and teachers and was approved by the state Legislature, has added a layer of uncertainty about when teachers […]
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Portland, EPA negotiating Clean Water Act settlement
PORTLAND — As it prepares to break ground on a pair of massive underground conduits designed to reduce sewage overflow into Back Cove, the city is negotiating with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over fines for past overflows. The city and EPA are trying to reach agreement on penalties for illegal discharges of sewer and […]
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James F. Bogart Sr., 85: veteran, loved model planes
PORTLAND — James F. Bogart Sr., 85, of Portland, died Nov. 20. Bogart was born on March 9, 1927 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of John and Helen Bogart. He attended Brooklyn schools and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served during World War II, and the Korean War, and was honorably discharged […]
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Portland Police Beat: Nov. 28
Arrests 11/18 at 12 a.m. Ahmed Nur, 33, of Campbell, Calif., was arrested on Brackett Street by Officer Christopher Roy on charges of operating without a license and assault. 11/18 at 12 a.m. Daniel Tarmey, 26, of Portland, was arrested on Fore Street by Officer Eric Johnson on a charge of disorderly conduct. 11/18 at […]
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People and Business
New Hires Chris Friel was recently hired by Winxnet, a Portland-based IT solutions provider, as the senior engineer for the southern New England office. Having recently served VoDaVi Technologies as the president and CEO, Friel brings to Winxnet more than 12 years of experience in the IT industry. Catherine Saltz has been named as the […]