PORTLAND — After receiving full-approval from the Maine Charter School Commission on Friday, Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is set to start classes next fall. The school received conditional approval from the commission in July, but had to revise its charter application by Sept. 30 in order to receive the full approval. Bob Kautz, executive […]
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Maine panel hears truth about taking of Indian children
PORTLAND — For decades, Native American children in Maine were taken from their homes and forced to attend residential schools or live with white foster families. Last Thursday, with tears, a few angry remarks, and a traditional folk song, some of those children came together at the University of Southern Maine to share their experiences. More […]
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Outdoor classroom finally a reality at Portland school
PORTLAND — Thanks to community support, students at Presumpscot Elementary School now have access to the city’s largest outdoor classroom. Planning for the outdoor learning space at the Presumpscot Street school began three years ago, when students in Brandi Surace’s third-grade class said they wanted an area outside of the classroom to think, observe and learn. […]
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Portland designers put more than thread into holiday stage costumes
PORTLAND — Locked in the tower, the Miller’s daughter had Rumpelstiltskin to help her turn straw into gold. In Portland, Gail Csoboth and Susan Thomas use only their own magic to transform inexpensive materials into extraordinary costumes that transfix audiences attending ballet and stage performances. Csoboth designs and creates costumes for Maine State Ballet in […]
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'Yeast' Bayside: Artisan foodies flock to Portland neighborhood
PORTLAND — A patch of East Bayside is quickly becoming a destination for foodies. Call it “Yeast” Bayside. Tucked beneath Munjoy Hill, the industrial area around Fox and Anderson streets is home to two breweries, a coffee roaster and a producer of cider and kombucha (fermented tea). More artisan food-makers may be on the way, with […]
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Portland's Alfond promises benevolent Maine Senate presidency
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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Rotary club tree sales returning to Mill Creek Park
SOUTH PORTLAND — The enduring tradition of Christmas tree sales in Mill Creek Park will be renewed at noon Nov. 23. Sale hours are noon to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Organized by the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club, the 51st annual tree sale takes place near the […]
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Incumbent Graham remains Maine House 109 winner after recount
NORTH YARMOUTH — A recount Thursday of ballots from state House District 109 confirmed the re-election of Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth. Graham, who was seeking a second term, defeated former Rep. Susan Austin, 2,768 to 2,734, according to official results released Friday by the secretary of state’s office. The final results varied slightly from […]