I am a senior who regularly uses the Falmouth Flyer. It provides me access to Wal-Mart, Staples, and Shaw’s, and the Shops at Falmouth Village. My dentist and doctors have offices on Route 1. I have noticed regular Portland riders that utilize the bus to get to work in Falmouth and other riders who also […]
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Histories of activism lead to Senate District 8 clash in Portland
PORTLAND — The race for state Senate in District 8 has a two-term incumbent challenged by a candidate who describes himself on YouTube as “the Punk Patriot.” Asher Platts, a Green Independent seeking his first political office, is taking on Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland, who has represented the district since 2008 and currently serves as […]
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Parents question viability of Portland's Hall School as students attend Cathedral
PORTLAND — It was standing room only Monday night at a meeting to discuss the future of Hall Elementary School, with some parents expressing doubt about whether students should ever be sent back to the school. The building at 23 Orono Road, which was damaged by an electrical fire on Sept. 17, remains closed while renovations […]
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Immigrants seen as vital part of Maine economic growth
PORTLAND — After a Brown University study recently showed Maine is one of the most racially homogenous states in the nation, representatives of businesses, faith communities, and cultural organizations met last Saturday to discuss ways the state can attract skilled workers and entrepreneurial talent for economic growth, with particular emphasis on immigration. Most of those […]
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Fair-weather event in Cumberland
The Cumberland Fairgrounds midway is packed with people on Sunday, Sept. 23, opening day of the Cumberland County Fair. The skies over Cumberland cleared right on schedule Sunday morning, Sept. 23, for the opening of the 141st annual Cumberland County Fair. The week-long celebration of agriculture and entertainment continues through Saturday, Sept. 29, at the […]
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People and Business
Appointments Tom Federle has been appointed by the Yarmouth Town Council to serve as a member of the Yarmouth Planning Board. Federle is an attorney with extensive experience in land use law and zoning and works in the Portland office of Federle Mahoney. Maine Media Women announced its recently elected officers and board members, who […]
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Senate District 9: Martin hopes to halt Haskell's run in Legislature
PORTLAND — A six-term state representative is vying for the state Senate in District 9 against the wife of a candidate who sought the seat two years ago. Rep. Anne Haskell, D-Portland, faces Republican Kirsten Martin for the seat being vacated by Sen. Joseph Brannigan, D-Portland, who is not seeking re-election. Martin’s husband, Jeff, ran […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 26-Oct.7
Greater Portland Auditions/call for art Bizarre Masquerade Bazaar, call for masks, drop off Oct. 1-3, The Art Department, 611 Congress St., Portland, [email protected] Books & Authors Thursday 9/27 “Island Schoolhouse,” Eva Murray, 7 p.m., Longfellow Books, One Monument Square, Portland, 772-0445. “Plainsong,” Ket Haruf, 7 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, 846-4763. Wednesday […]
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Community Calendar: Sept. 26- Oct. 7
Greater Portland Benefits Beards B-cause, participants grow beards from September to March to benefit the Cancer Community Center, visit MyStacheFightsCancer.com, [email protected]. Coffee by Design is selling Beans of Peace community coffee throughout September to benefit the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project. Saturday 9/29 Autumn Orchard Ride, 10 a.m., to benefit the children of Camp Susan Curtis, […]
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Portland Meetings: Sept. 26-Oct. 2
Wed. 9/26 5:30 p.m. Housing & Development cancelledWed. 9/26 6 p.m. Homeless Task Force rescheduledFri. 9/28 12 p.m. Portland Development Corporation CHMon. 10/1 3:30 p.m. Friends of Deering Oaks 55 Portland St.Mon. 10/1 7 p.m. City Council CHTue. 10/2 5:30 p.m. Nathan Clifford re-use hearing CH