The tree was a gift to Richard Olsen, who died last year but long dreamed of having one of his trees chosen for the display.
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Maine Voices: Mazer: We all want Portland to be a thriving city
The loser in a very tight race for a seat on the City Council thanks his supporters as well as his opponents for the recent campaign.
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Portland’s historic Union Wharf being sold, preserved for maritime use
Fishermen and city officials praise the agreement between the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and the Poole family, saying the organization is securing the future of the commercial pier.
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Aroma Joe’s coffee chain to buy parcel in Portland Technology Park
The coffee shop company will buy a 3-acre plot from the city for $595,000 and aims to build its new headquarters there.
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Portland soon could join move to ban flavored tobacco products
Portland would follow Bangor, which last month became the first Maine community to enact such a ban.
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Multicolored art installation on Portland sidewalks has some residents seeing red
The project conceived by a former urban planner for the city is meant to showcase daily routes of residents who rely on walking.
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News Center Maine anchor Cindy Williams is calling it a career
Williams, whose career in television began 32 years ago, announced Wednesday that she will retire in December.
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Portland moves ahead with new shelter plan after effort to block it fails at the polls
Opponents of a new 208-bed shelter say they will no longer try to stop it and will instead focus their efforts on housing, rather than sheltering, the homeless.
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New England blood donations at 10-year low
Calling it an ‘ongoing emergency,’ the Red Cross says donors are urgently needed before the holidays.
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Brandon Mazer wins Portland at-large council seat in drawing of lots
Roberto Rodriguez, the losing candidate, immediately said he would ask for a vote recount.