Greater Portland
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2025
Locker Project celebrates ‘bittersweet’ milestones
The South Portland-based nonprofit partners with over 40 schools in Greater Portland in addition to grocers, food pantries and other organizations to supply children and families in need with nutritious food.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2024
In Portland, multilingual driving schools help new Mainers get behind the wheel
In a rural state like Maine, not having a driver's license can make it difficult to get to a job or school, or even to the grocery store.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
The Wrap: Argenta Brewing to open Friday in Bayside; Thai Esaan closes temporarily
Also, Community Plate announces new dates for story suppers; Maine Coast Fishermen's Association debuts a dip; and upcoming cooking classes at Camden Harbour Inn.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2024
2024 Winter Guide: Savor the ‘charm of the outdoors’ from inside a cozy igloo
From heated igloos to cozy fires, establishments serve up plenty of outdoor options.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
The Portland Phoenix publishes final issue
The owners of the weekly newspaper, which restarted after a shutdown in 2019, said the pandemic kept them from attracting enough advertisers.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2023
Greater Portland Landmarks executive director leaving amid other staff departures
Executive Director Sarah Hansen is the fourth staff member to leave the nonprofit, along with the director of advocacy, the director of philanthropy and the community outreach manager.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Portland looks to hotel guests for a boost in its tourism budget
The proposal to create a tourism development district could more than double the funds for marketing the city as a year-round destination.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2023
The Wrap: Bistro Leluco replaces Enio’s in South Portland
Also, Bake Maine Pottery Cafe to open this week on Washington Avenue, Maine Mead Works will close this month, Holy Donut launches a fourth location and more.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Portland school district tackles ongoing bus driver shortage
The district is consolidating routes, contracting with outside vendors and offering hiring bonuses and training as well as considering changing school bell schedules to spread out its limited resources.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Portland’s city arborist reflects on 34 years of service
Jeff Tarling plans to retire at the end of the month from his job overseeing forestry and horticulture for the city of Portland.
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