The company performed ‘Four Seasons,’ choreographed by its artistic and executive director.
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Organizers winding down homeless encampment at Portland City Hall
The demonstration has lasted for more than 2 weeks, drawing dozens of homeless people who were struggling to find basic necessities after the closure of Preble Street’s day shelter.
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Cape, Scarborough and So. Portland to form new parish
SCARBOROUGH—The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has announced it is merging three parishes into the new St. John Paul II Parish, effective July 1. The parish will encompass St. Bartholomew Parish in Cape Elizabeth, St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Scarborough and St. John and Holy Cross Parish in South Portland. Monsignor Paul Stefanko, who already […]
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People & Business: June 10
60 years in the priesthood Scarborough native takes command of naval combat ship Capt. Jack Fay, who is a Scarborough native, relieved Capt. Matthew McGonigle as commander of Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base San Diego on May 29. “The capability, flexibility and lethality that LCS provides […]
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Portland election-funding reform group says it will appeal lawsuit’s dismissal
Fair Elections Portland sued after the City Council decided not to put a proposal to publicly fund municipal election campaigns to voters.
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Portland Bulldogs Winter Athletes of the Year
A standout skier and basketball star are our selections.
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The Virus Diaries: ‘An opportunity to do greater kindness’
Even as a Portland yoga instructor wonders how to pay the mortgage, she’s hopeful the pandemic will lead to newfound compassion for others.
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COVID-19 questions and answers for Portland and Maine
How will the new orders by the city of Portland and Gov. Janet Mills affect your life and your business? Here’s a list of questions and answers.
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Maine schools extend coronavirus closures until late April
Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.
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Coronavirus restrictions put crimp on public services
Public services provided at the state and local level may become increasingly difficult to access as officials take steps to protect workers and the public while limiting the spread of COVID-19.