PORTLAND — A state senator from Portland whom Gov. Paul LePage famously called a “little spoiled brat” is about to become one of the most powerful legislators in Augusta. But the “brat” says he’s not holding grudges. “The Democratic Party and I are now partners with the governor,” Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland, said after his nomination […]
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Canco Woods group needs $35K
PORTLAND — A coalition of neighbors, conservation groups and the city is closing in on its goal of raising $400,000 to preserve an urban woodland along Canco Road, but more funds are needed. The coalition must still come up with $35,000 to meet the fundraising goal, Danielle Vayenas, of the neighborhood group Friends of Canco Woods, […]
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Portland schools get USDA grant
PORTLAND — Students in city schools will be eating more local foods thanks to a grant from the Department of Agriculture. U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced the $100,000 grant, which will support the district’s farm-to-school programs. The district plans to use the money to update kitchen equipment, provide more […]
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Superintendent's Notebook: Portland’s elementary school buildings need your help
Portland students should have the same opportunity to attend schools with excellent facilities, whether they live in North Deering or Nason’s Corner, on the Western Promenade or on Munjoy Hill. Currently, that is not the case. We have three state-of-the-art elementary schools that were built or renovated in the past six years: East End Community […]
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The Universal Notebook: Riding the rails
This morning at 6:20 a.m., just about the time the alarm would be going off, I flew past my own backyard at 65 mph. Now that Amtrak service has been extended from Portland to Brunswick, the Downeaster zooms past my garden shed six times a day, so I decided I’d take a ride just to […]
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People and Business
Appointments The Maine Women’s Network recently announced its officers and board members which will include: Catherine Cleale, second vice president, of Portland; Judy Crosby, of Portland; and Marianne Russo, of South Portland. The network’s mission is to increase women’s professional growth and leadership skills through networking and education. Designations The Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership recently announced […]
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Letter: Frank column a minority opinion
I was interested to see Halsey Frank’s argument in favor of unlimited corporate spending on elections. From my perspective, he is wrong. Corporations are not the same as people. They are a creation of the state, and the state has every right to put reasonable controls on their activities, especially their participation in elections. The […]
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No Sugar Added: All aboard the gravy train
Thanksgiving is upon us, and food is on my mind. How much food can a teenage boy eat? I don’t think I truly want to know the answer to that question. When our children are born, we don’t really think about the fact that we will be feeding them for a good 18 years; 22 […]
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Student brings unloaded gun into Portland school
PORTLAND — Police will issue a summons to a 10-year-old boy who allegedly brought an unloaded handgun into Riverton Elementary School this morning. Officers responded to Riverton at 8:30 a.m. after another student reported seeing a gun to a teacher. The school was briefly locked down, but classes resumed around 10 a.m. The School Department said […]
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Traffic-stopper in Portland
A tractor-trailer donated by Shaw Brothers Construction makes its way up Congress Street in Portland Thursday morning with a 65-foot blue spruce donated by Alan Betters of South Portland. The tree was headed for Monument Square, where it will be decorated for the holidays with 3,000 LED lights that will be lit at 5:30 p.m. […]