PORTLAND — Power outages due to Hurricane Sandy forced the cancellation of classes today at Hall Elementary School, Casco Bay High School and Portland Arts and Technology High School, but all other public schools are open for normal hours, the city announced this morning. While the storm forced a few street closures Monday night, all […]
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Businesses optimistic as Downeaster rolls into Freeport, Brunswick
FREEPORT — Business owners and residents are hoping the extension of Amtrak Downeaster service to Freeport and Brunswick on Thursday will be an economic boon, but no one really knows what to expect. “We haven’t established any metric that can demonstrate success,” Sande Updegraph, Freeport station manager and former executive director of the Freeport Economic […]
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Yarmouth schools, Pownal Elementary closed due to storm
YARMOUTH — Schools in Yarmouth are closed on Tuesday because of power outages at three of the town’s four schools. In Regional School Unit 5, Pownal Elementary School is also closed due to a power outage. All other RSU 5 schools are open. Power outages cause by Hurricane Sandy were scattered along the Freeport coast […]
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First Friday find: Charity adds unique aspect to monthly art walk
PORTLAND — Art lovers who plan to scour the city’s downtown galleries during this week’s First Friday Art Walk may want to add an out-of-the-way stop: a store better known for used clothing than used masterpieces. At its “Art from the Attic” exhibit, Friday from 5-8 p.m., the Catholic Charities Thrift Store will unveil its […]
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Southwest begins Portland flights in April
PORTLAND — Six months before its first plane will depart from Portland International Jetport, Southwest Airlines announced its flight schedule last week. Starting April 14, 2013, Southwest will offer three non-stop flights to and from Baltimore-Washington International Airport each weekday. Two non-stop flights will fly to and from BWI each Saturday and Sunday. Those are the […]
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Greely High School students debate North Yarmouth withdrawal from SAD 51
CUMBERLAND — Though they may not be able to vote on it, members of Greely High School’s debate team had a lot to say last week about the possibility of North Yarmouth leaving School Administrative District 51. Tucker Tardiff moderated the discussion, where Nathaniel Chapin, Nathan Medrano and Wyatt Kilburn argued for withdrawal, and Malik […]
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Higgins Beach access limited at 6 p.m.
SCARBOROUGH — In anticipation of stormy conditions from 8 p.m. Monday night through 8 a.m. Tuesday morning, Scarborough Police announced access to Higgins Beach will be limited to residents beginning at 6 p.m. Police also said rescue boats will not be launched because of safety concerns for emergency responders, and anyone surfing or entering the […]
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Cumberland cat shelter raising funds via auction, cookbook
CUMBERLAND — A no-kill shelter devoted to finding homes for cats and kittens is holding its annual fundraiser next weekend. HART, the Homeless Animal Rescue Team of Maine at 302 Range Road, is collecting donations for the Litterbox Auction, to be held at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. […]
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South Portland community centers closing early because of hurricane
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Community Center and municipal pool on Nelson Road and the Redbank Community Center on MacArthur Circle West will close at 4:30 p.m. Monday in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy. All municipal parks and outdoor facilities will close at sunset, according to an announcement from Lt. Robb Couture, the Fire Department […]
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Greater Portland transportation projects receive $11.5M
PORTLAND — Transportation projects in several Maine communities are benefiting from $11.5 million in state and federal funds. The Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System policy committee allocated the funds to 44 projects, which will total about $13.6 million with $2.1 million in local matching funds added. The projects will take place in 2014 and 2015, […]