The ballot measure to fund three infrastructure projects passed with 4312 votes to 1768 votes.
Sophie Burchell
Staff Writer
Sophie is a community reporter for Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Falmouth and previously reported for the Forecaster. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. When she is not reporting, you can find Sophie rummaging through a thrift store or jumping in the ocean.
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Longfellow’s Haunted House tours continue to spook Portland
The popular seasonal tours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House are based on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Haunted Houses,” and focus on those who lived and died in the Portland landmark.
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Portland English learners quiz government officials in forum
Last week, a panel of local, state and federal representatives answered questions from 75 ESOL students at Portland Adult Education.
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Victoria Mansion gets 19th-century updates
The National Historic Landmark on Danforth Street is undergoing three restoration projects that will bring it closer to its original appearance in 1860.
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Creations from confinement on display at the Francis Hotel
The art exhibit at the Francis Hotel shows creations from people currently incarcerated in Maine.
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Domestic violence survivors find a voice in Portland
The nonprofit Finding Our Voices provided a platform for those who have experienced domestic violence to share their stories. It was the first time the touring event has come to Portland.
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Advocates for Portland’s homeless convene forum of City Council candidates
The forums, facilitated by the advocacy group Homeless Voices for Justice, served as a platform for constituents with experience in homelessness to engage with candidates for Portland City Council.
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Tats 4 Tails benefits animal shelters through tattoos
At the event hosted by Dark Harbor Tattoo Society, 114 people got inked in a fundraiser for local animal welfare groups.
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Senate District 27
Part of Portland and part of Westbrook
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Bus Ambassador Program helps new Mainers be mobile
The Greater Portland Council of Government’s program provides multilingual assistance to immigrants and refugees seeking to ride the bus.