PORTLAND — After a four-month renovation, the Portland Ice Arena opened for the season Saturday by treating skaters of all ages to a free afternoon on the ice. City Councilor David Marshall and City Manager Mark Rees joined children and parents at the reopening celebration. The renovation was funded with $625,000 from energy efficiency bonds […]
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Cumberland County Fair adds free parking to traditional lures
CUMBERLAND — Free parking this year joins the list of reasons to visit the 141st year of farm-centric fun at the Cumberland County Fair. The event runs Sunday, Sept. 23, through Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Blanchard Road. After you’ve parked for free, opening day features music from the Don Campbell band […]
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Portland Police Beat: Sept. 19
Arrests 9/7 at 9 p.m. Megan L. Coolbroth, 37, no address listed, was arrested on Popham Street by Officer Christian Stickney on a charge of criminal trespass. 9/7 at 9 p.m. Dexter G. Lord, 32, of South Portland, was arrested in Monument Square by Officer Michael Galietta on a warrant from another agency and charges […]
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The Universal Notebook: King in a landslide
You’ve got to hand it to Republicans. They can’t govern their way out of a paper bag, but they sure are masters of dirty tricks. It’s just amazing how often GOP campaign strategists have resorted to underhanded techniques. Let’s see, there was the swift-boating of John Kerry, a successful effort by a bunch of draft […]
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Superintendent's Notebook: Let's talk about books
I love to read. Books have introduced me to faraway places and times. They’ve helped me make sense of current events and my own life. They’ve taught me, inspired me and entertained me. My ability to read played a crucial role in my journey from the public housing project where I grew up to leadership […]
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Leslie C. Shaw, 57: A lasting legacy
BRUNSWICK — Leslie C. Shaw, 57, died Aug. 29 from complications following surgery at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Born on July 8, 1955, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of John and Ann Shaw. Shaw grew up in Bethesda, Md., and developed a lifelong interest in archaeology and anthropology while she was an undergraduate […]
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Deloris “Dot” Carey, 75: loved baseball, travel
SOUTH PORTLAND — Deloris “Dot” Carey, 75, died Sept. 7 at Maine Medical Center. She was born Nov. 27, 1936, in Portland, a daughter of Alphonso R. and Helen (Burton) Valley. Carey was the third of 19 children. She married Gene Carey Nov. 27, 1954, on her 18th birthday. They shared the next 58 years […]
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'Gentlemen of the Road' left $54K in Portland, but residents want more than cash
PORTLAND — This summer’s Mumford & Sons concert on the Eastern Promenade struck a few sour notes with neighbors, but was generally on key – while the city profited to the tune of $54,000. Those were the conclusions of a Tuesday night meeting where East End residents and city officials shared feedback and results from […]
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Thursday groundbreaking set for Adams School Condos in Portland
PORTLAND — Construction of a condominium complex on the site of the former Marada Adams Elementary School gets underway with a groundbreaking ceremony at 66 Munjoy St. at noon Thursday. On hand will be Mayor Michael Brennan, City Councilor Kevin Donoghue and Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization President Andrea Myhaver, as well as representatives of the […]
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Portland's Riverton library, once eyed for closing, now adds hours
PORTLAND — The Riverton branch of the city’s public library is expanding its operations to include Saturday hours, marking a turnaround for the branch since it was scheduled to close two years ago. Starting Oct. 6, the Riverton branch will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in addition to the 20 hours per […]