PORTLAND — A project that began as a group of women meeting weekly to paint has blossomed into a philanthropy funding service-learning grants for students in Portland’s public schools. In 2009, Tina Clark Edwards, who works at Hall Elementary School, and Jane Ellis, a retired teacher in the district, brainstormed the idea for “Painting for a […]
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Work to begin on new Portland-Falmouth bridge
PORTLAND — Construction of a new Martin’s Point bridge is about to begin. CPM Constructors has set up a staging area for work on the bridge, which connects Veranda Street with Route 1 in Falmouth. Although a concrete time line for the project is not expected until later this month, Carol Morris, spokeswoman for the Freeport-based […]
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Three under 33 seek election in Portland's House District 118
PORTLAND — Three candidates under the age of 33, none of whom has held elected office, are vying to represent District 118 in the Maine House. Republican Kevin Casey, Green Independent Tom MacMillan and Democrat Matt Moonen are on the ballot in next month’s election. Three-term Rep. Jon Hinck, D-Portland, chose not to seek re-election […]
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Classes resume while fire recovery continues at Hall Elementary School in Portland
PORTLAND — Children raced around the repaired Hall Elementary School Monday night while parents took advantage of the opportunity to tour the building before it reopened after a fire-related shutdown. Students and staff returned to classes at the Orono Road school Tuesday morning after spending two weeks at Cathedral School on Locust Street. After Hall was […]
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Remembering fallen firefighters
The Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band leads Portland firefighters past the Portland Veteran Firemen’s Association memorial Oct. 7 at Forest City Cemetery in South Portland, at the conclusion of the annual service in honor of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The monument was erected in 1913 and the memorial service, which now […]
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Former legislator, former broadcaster face off in Portland's House District 117
PORTLAND — A former state representative has returned to the campaign trail to take on a political newcomer in the Maine House District 117 election. Democrat Richard Farnsworth, who served in the Legislature from 1996 to 1998, faces Frederic Miller, who replaced David Caron as the Republican nominee in the race. The candidates are vying […]
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Unsung Hero: Gary Fogg of Topsham, maintaining trails and forging connections
TOPSHAM — Gary Fogg is a Renaissance man, and he believes that every citizen has a duty to be informed about history, government, religion and science. He’s a maverick who spent a year between high school and college working minimum-wage jobs and driving a 1967 Volkswagen bug across the U.S. to explore the country, especially […]
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People and Business
Appointments Pierce Atwood partner James Erwin was recently appointment to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees. He was nominated by Gov. Paul LePage and confirmed in September by the Maine Senate. The board consists of 16 members, and members are appointed for a five-year terms. Awards The Gelato Fiasco was recently named to […]
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Portland Meetings: Oct. 10-16
Wed. 10/10 5:30 p.m. Housing & Community Development CHWed. 10/10 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Public SafetyWed. 10/10 6 p.m. Community Garden Working Group CHThu. 10/11 4 p.m. Spring St./Free St. Streetscape CHThu. 10/11 5 p.m. Harbor Commission Public Hearing South Portland CHThu. 10/11 5:30 p.m. Joint City/School Finance CHFri. 10/12 10 a.m. Mayor’s Food […]
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Joyce K. Yankowsky, 76: A lover of books, movie trivia
PORTLAND— Joyce K. (Elliott) Yankowsky, 76, died at Mercy Hospital on Oct. 5 following years of declining health. Most recently she was a resident at the South Portland Nursing Home. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church in South Portland. Yankowsky was born Nov. 21, 1935, the daughter of George and Margaret Elliott. She […]