If you’ve ever visited Disney World or some other large amusement park, you are probably familiar with the signs. The ones that blatantly forewarn you of your fate. Of the coming torment. Of the hours or minutes you will need to stand in line behind the mass of sometimes cranky adults and fidgety children as […]
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Letter: Livestrong matters, with or without Armstrong
Fifteen years ago Livestrong began. Since then, the foundation has raised nearly $500 million to serve people affected by cancer and 2.5 million people have benefited from the foundation’s resources and services. The Livestrong Cancer Navigation Center provides a range of free services for anyone affected by cancer. My involvement with Livestrong began in the […]
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Portland schools closing 1 hour early because of Hurricane Sandy
PORTLAND — City public schools will end classes one hour early Monday because of the expected impact of Hurricane Sandy. After-school and evening activities are also canceled, Peter Eglinton, the School Department’s chief operations officer, said in a press release. The decision was based on expected high winds and the need to get students and […]
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Community Calendar: Oct. 31-Nov. 11
Greater Portland Benefits Apple Pie Fundraiser, to benefit Cumberland/North Yarmouth Community Food Bank, pies will be delivered on or before Nov. 18, order by Nov. 9, [email protected] or 829-4687. Wednesday 10/31 fun., 8 p.m., to benefit Mainers United for Marriage, State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland, 800-745-3000, advance $30, door $35. Friday 11/2 Portland Wine […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 31- Nov. 11
Greater Portland Call for Art The Society for East End Arts is looking for artists to participate in its annual holiday sale, Art on the Hill, to be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at East End School in Portland; register at SEAportland.org. Books & Authors Friday 11/9 “World Tree,” David Wojahn, 2 p.m., Glickman Library, University […]
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Brian Allen Foster, 63: lover of history, antique radios
BATH — Brian Allen Foster, 63, died Oct. 12 at Mid Coast Hospital after a long struggle with cancer. Foster was born in Bath on July 19, 1949, the son of Oliver and Germaine (Gagnon) Foster. He graduated in 1967 from Morse High School, where he was an active member of the band and later […]
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Adequate progress still evades Portland schools
PORTLAND — Seven of the city’s public schools have been identified for continuous improvement under the No Child Left Behind Act by the Maine Department of Education. In order to meet the standard for Adequate Yearly Progress under the act, a school must meet standards set by the state. This year, 75 percent of a school’s […]
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Dredging recommended for Portland's Capisic Pond
PORTLAND — Capisic Pond Park once again went under the microscope Monday night, as officials and consultants met with park neighbors to discuss plans for bringing new life to the city’s largest body of fresh water. Monday’s meeting, led by City Councilor Ed Suslovic, presented environmental data and gathered feedback on some preliminary recommendations. The […]
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Portland School Board election has contests in 2 districts
PORTLAND — Two of the three races for School Board are contested on Nov. 6. Incumbent Sarah Thompson, an administrator at Maine Medical Center, is unopposed for her third term as an at-large board member. In District 1, which covers the city’s East End to High Street, incumbent Jenna Vendil, seeking a second term, is challenged […]
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Vote on bus service has implications for Falmouth, Portland
FALMOUTH — The future of METRO bus service between Portland and Falmouth depends on an Election Day referendum in Falmouth. The No. 7 bus line, commonly known as the Falmouth Flyer, began service in 2004. It has been an almost constant source of debate ever since, and has survived two votes by the Town Council on whether […]