PORTLAND — Mayor Michael Brennan and mayors of five other Maine cities have formally protested to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about the state’s attempt to eliminate Medicaid coverage for more than 26,000 low-income residents. “The elimination of insurance coverage for thousands of Maine people, particularly during this time of recession, presents […]
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Cumberland Wood Bank helps turn lumber into fuel funds
CUMBERLAND — As the warm days of summer give way to the chill of autumn and winter, the Cumberland Wood Bank wants to make sure as many residents as possible keep warm, whether they can afford it or not. The Wood Bank’s crew will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, on Drowne Road behind […]
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First-day photo op in Falmouth
Parents from Edgewater Road in Falmouth record their children as they gather at the bus stop on Tuesday morning for the first day of school.After getting the OK from the driver to cross Route 88, Edgewater Road kids scramble to get aboard the bus for the ride to school on Tuesday in Falmouth.
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Smoking, snow removal on Portland City Council agenda
PORTLAND — Snow removal will be one of the agenda topics when the City Council meets Wednesday night. The council will again pick up a proposed city code amendment, which would result in rules spelling out exceptions to the requirement for residential property owners to clear abutting sidewalks from snow and ice. At its Aug. […]
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Portland schools to add 2 Central Office administrators
PORTLAND — The School Board last week unanimously approved adding two administrative positions to the Central Office. Newly hired Superintendent of Schools Emmanuel Caulk called the two positions critical and said they will help the School Department be responsive to students, parents and businesses. “What we’re looking at is our organization as it is, but we’re […]
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Dockside inspections aim to reduce risk in Maine's commercial fishing industry
PORTLAND — Commercial fishing and Maine are synonymous. Lobsters are printed on T-shirts, tourism brochures and plastered on the bumpers of cars. The industry has special government boards dedicated to it and monuments have been built to glorify the profession. It’s woven into the fabric of the state. It’s also one of the deadliest professions […]
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No end to monkeying around at Portland playground
PORTLAND — City Councilor Kevin Donoghue met with Munjoy Hill residents last week to get their input on new designs for park and playground construction at the former Marada Adams Elementary School. At an Aug. 28 meeting, residents discussed equipment and landscaping options with Donoghue, city staff and representatives from Avesta Housing. Avesta is a nonprofit […]
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Good neighbors make good fences: Artists craft 3-D murals to help re-energize Portland neighborhood
PORTLAND — Five East Bayside professional artists have begun work on some unusual “canvases” – chain-link fences. Fastening recycled goods to the links of gritty metal fencing, the artists will depict scenes that relate to the history and life of their neighborhood. The artists have been commissioned to create four murals, together titled “Good Fences […]
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Forecaster reporter talks about South Portland High School on WMTW
David Harry of The Forecaster appeared on News 8 WMTW Sunday morning to discuss his story about construction at South Portland High School. His interview with Thema Ponton can be viewed on the WMTW website. Tune in to WMTW every Sunday morning at 7, when staff writers from The Forecaster join the Channel 8 news […]
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Portland speakers tell commission Maine election law isn't broken
PORTLAND — Nearly 100 people turned out Thursday night at a meeting to tell a state commission how elections can be improved in Maine. The five-member commission, appointed in May by Secretary of State Charles Summers, is studying how the state can better conduct elections and increase voter participation. As part of its fact-finding, the […]