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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Utility report finds no negligence in South Portland broken water mains
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Portland Water District supervisor who investigated nine broken water mains in the city since the end of last month on Monday reported the causes remain unclear in six of the episodes. “I am unable to determine the direct cause of the majority of these leaks,” James Wallace said. “There appears to […]
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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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'A lifetime affair': A 65-year friendship continues in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — Pauline Garner and Eleanor Irving are a long way in miles and years from Kezar Falls, the small village where they met 65 years ago. But the two have reunited at Scarborough Terrace, the assisted living center that is Garner’s permanent home and Irving enjoys for temporary respite care. “You can pick up just […]
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Pews unscathed in fire find new life in Bath luthier’s custom guitar to benefit Brunswick church
BATH — After a couple hours of painstaking chiseling and sanding on the inner ribs of a custom guitar made from the wood of a burned-down church, Carter Ruff held the top face of the emerging instrument near his ear and tapped, first on the edges and then in the center near the sound hole. […]
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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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Construction begins on commuter routes in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — Less than a month after winning the contract, Gorham-based R.J. Grondin & Sons has started overhauling the Dunstan Corner intersections of Route 1 and Broadturn, Pine Point and Payne roads. Work began Monday on a $2.7 million project to extend the southbound left turn lane on Route 1 to Pine Point Road, reconfigure […]
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S. Portland schools seek public input on planning
SOUTH PORTLAND — The School Department invites the public to a strategic planning forum from 6:30-8 p.m., Oct. 3, at the South Portland Community Center on Nelson Road. The department is seeking public input in the development of a 10-year comprehensive strategic plan directing school operations and educational programming. Feedback from students and department staff […]