NORTH YARMOUTH — Residents approved next year’s $2.4 million municipal budget at Town Meeting June 15. One of the budget elements – $155,000 for the first phase of a proposed economic development plan – generated significant discussion. The goal of the project, spearheaded by the town’s Economic Development and Sustainability Committee, is to turn a triangular […]
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Portland's new slogan: 'Yes. (It's all) good here.'
PORTLAND — Yes. Life’s good here. That’s what city officials hope business people, residents and visitors alike have to say about their city, and say it often. Mayor Michael Brennan and Creative Portland Corp. Executive Director Jennifer Hutchins led a highly anticipated news conference Tuesday morning to unveil a new city slogan, which they described […]
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Farewell to Freeport grads
Freeport High School marshals prepare to seat the Class of 2013 at commencement exercises on Saturday, June 15, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Freeport High School senior Felicia Feely of Durham, center, talks with friends before commencement. Class of 2013 marshals and twins Hanna, left, and Clayton Morrison, along with Reiley Elizabeth Parker and Brady […]
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Portland schools' new Central Kitchen set to open in fall
PORTLAND — As the school year ends, creation of a new Central Kitchen is getting into full swing. The School Department’s new Central Kitchen is set to open this fall, in time for the first day of school. Food Service Director Ron Adams said the new kitchen will allow the department to better prepare and […]
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Milestone for Cheverus girls
The Cheverus High School girls’ lacrosse team shows off its championship trophy June 15 after winning the Class A state title for the first time, 8-7, over Massabesic. Waynflete’s girls also won a title, while the Cheverus boys lost in the state game.
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Portland City Council sets hearing on marijuana legalization
PORTLAND — The city is a step closer to legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, after the City Council voted unanimously Monday to hold a public hearing on the matter. The July 15 hearing will be held in response to a citizen-proposed ordinance that would allow adults to possess up to 2.5 ounces of the drug. […]
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'Marry ME'
As onlookers snap photos and shoot video, 10 same-sex couples take part in a mass marriage ceremony at Deering Oaks Park on Saturday, June 15, in Portland, as part of the 27th annual Southern Maine Pride Parade & Festival. The ceremony celebrated the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in Maine; the theme of this year’s […]
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Restaurant proposed for Woodfords Corner in Portland
PORTLAND — A new restaurant may be coming to the city’s Woodfords Corner neighborhood. On Thursday, June 20, the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a conditional use application for the dining establishment at 34 Vannah Ave., near the intersection of Ocean and Forest avenues. William Street resident Birch Shambaugh and his wife, Mary Fayth […]
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Portland school renovation plan now up to councilors, voters
PORTLAND — The City Council and voters must ultimately approve after the School Board last week OK’d a $70 million renovation plan for five elementary schools. The board’s plan highlights the School Department’s facilities needs, with many aging buildings in serious need of repair or replacement. The renovation plan includes betting on $31 million in […]
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Portland Adult Education needs new home after 27 years in ‘temporary’ spot
PORTLAND — Portland Adult Education moved its academic classes into a former elementary school building on Douglass Circle in what was intended to be a temporary home. Nearly 27 years ago. Now the public program, which annually serves approximately 2,500 students who are seeking to finish high school or refresh job skills, needs a permanent […]