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Rock Row developer says it’s working on noise issues
The owner of the concert venue in Westbrook responds to a letter from Portland officials, saying many of the issues raised have already been addressed.
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Affiliation accelerates lifelong lessons taught by Portland Squash
Portland Community Squash becomes the 25th program in the world to be affiliated with Squash Education and Alliance.
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Annual tax billing process streamlined in Portland
PORTLAND — The city is streamlining its annual tax billing process to create greater efficiency and lower overall costs. Beginning with this year, residents will receive a single annual tax bill with two payment coupons. According to a release from the city, “in previous years the City incurred significant additional staff, supplies, and postage cost […]
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City releases water resources survey
PORTLAND — The city’s Water Resources Division and the Portland Water District are collecting public feedback to better understand the needs and priorities pertaining to water resources. Portland’s Water Resources Division provides wastewater collection and stormwater management, while the Portland Water District provides safe drinking water, and wastewater collection and treatment. The Water Resources Division […]
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Portland Meetings: Sept. 11-18
Wed. 9/11 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission CH Wed. 9/11 5:30 p.m. Housing Committee CH Wed. 9/11 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Subcommittee CH Thur. 9/12 5 p.m. Board of Harbor Commissioners Public Hearing CH Thur. 9/12 6 p.m. Pesticide Management Advisory Committee CH Mon. 9/16 5:30 p.m. City Council CH Mon. 9/16 6 p.m. Portland […]
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Portland Police Beat: Sept. 11
9/2 at 12:32 a.m. Thomas G. McDonough, 21, of Portland, was arrested on Commercial Street by Officer Jason Nadeau on charges of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. 9/2 at 12:10 p.m. Carissa S. Wright, 24, of Portland, was arrested on Cedar Street by Officer William Stratis on a charge of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. […]
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Diana Cherbuliez channels her grumpiness
The Vinalhaven artist expresses dismay at the world around her in her latest Portland exhibition.
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Affordable housing projects get financial boost from city
The City Council awards $1 million for projects on Boyd, Middle and State streets.
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Dine Out Maine: Technique, balance, simplicity. The Other Side Diner gets almost everything right
British food writer Elizabeth David famously wrote, “As everybody knows, there is only one infallible recipe for the perfect omelette: your own.” Judging by the Portland diner’s spinach omelette, she got that wrong.