PORTLAND — The School Department will hold another public meeting for Hall Elementary School families Thursday evening as cleanup of the Orono Road school continues for a second week, and possibly longer. In a statement released late Monday, the department said the independent environmental consultant hired to inspect the school has recommended additional and expanded cleaning […]
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Portland-Freeport, Biddeford YMCAs merge
PORTLAND — Two branches of the YMCA have merged to form the YMCA of Southern Maine, it was announced Monday. The Cumberland County and Northern York County branches have joined after entering into a management-sharing agreement in May. The Northern York County Y, based in Biddeford, will become a branch of the new organization. Other […]
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Trail from Sebago Lake to Casco Bay becomes reality
PORTLAND — A trail project that has been in the works since 2007 will come to completion on Oct. 13 when the final eight-mile section is designated. The 28-mile Sebago to the Sea Trail, which can be used for hiking, running or biking, connects six towns and cities – Portland, Falmouth, Westbrook, Gorham, Standish and Windham […]
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Portland to utilize first-in-Maine anti-slip road surface
PORTLAND — It’s a familiar pattern: With autumn here, snow is never far behind. But this year, falling flakes will encounter something new when they hit the corner of Walnut and North streets. The city recently added a fourth stop sign at the intersection, on the eastbound side of Walnut Street. But while the sign […]
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Clear distinctions between House District 114 candidates in Portland
PORTLAND — The Maine House District 114 election pits Republican Eric Bleicken, a Vietnam War veteran and former U.S. Navy SEAL, against two-term incumbent Rep. Peter Stuckey, D-Portland. District 114 includes East Deering, the east side of Washington Avenue to Falmouth, and the islands. Bleicken, 71, described himself as a “disenfranchised Tea Party member, and […]
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Pettengill Farm Day in Freeport on Oct. 7
FREEPORT — Pettengill Farm Day returns Sunday with outdoor festivities and workshops. New this year is the “Chautauqua,” which references an educational movement from the turn of the 20th century, and allows festival-goers to participate in one or more short presentations and workshops on topics including wood stacking, beekeeping, heirloom apple history and historic quilts. […]
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North Yarmouth to discuss leaving SAD 51
NORTH YARMOUTH — With the question of withdrawing the town from its school district going to voters next month, the Board of Selectmen has planned public meetings to discuss the issue. The meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on two Wednesdays, Oct. 10 and 17, at Town Hall. Selectmen voted 3-1 last month to […]
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Business, welfare views separate House 113 candidates
PORTLAND — Two attorneys, one a veteran of Maine politics and another a newcomer to the political arena, are opposing each other in the Maine House District 113 election on Nov. 6. District 113 includes Portland’s North Deering neighborhood and the portion of Falmouth west of Interstate 295. Rep. Mark Dion, D-Portland, the first-term incumbent, is […]
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Democrat, Green vie for House 115 seat in Portland
PORTLAND — Voters in Maine House District 115 have a choice between two candidates who say they have similar political views, but different personal strengths. Democrat Erik Jorgensen and Green Independent candidate Seth Berner are competing to replace Rep. Stephen Lovejoy, D-Portland, who is not seeking re-election. District 115 covers the Back Cove neighborhood. Jorgensen […]
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House District 109 another rematch between N. Yarmouth, Gray candidates
NORTH YARMOUTH — Two candidates who have twice previously faced each other at the polls to represent state House District 109 are challenging each other again in next month’s election. Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, who was elected in 2010, must defeat former Rep. Susan Austin – a Gray Republican who was termed out of office in […]