SOUTH PORTLAND — Effective Jan. 1, residents are now required to display a sticker to enter the transfer station and Swap Shop. The free stickers are available at Public Works, 929 Highland Ave., and at City Hall, 25 Cottage Road. A $5 fee will be assessed for additional vehicles; there is a two sticker limit […]
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Merrymeeting Adult Education to host CNA information night
BATH — Merrymeeting Adult Education is offering an information session at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, for people interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. The Merrymeeting Adult Education Center program will feature an overview by Merrymeeting staff and Margot Kovach, a registered nurse and instructor. Topics include the application process, course and clinical requirements, […]
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Christmas tree collection continues in Portland
PORTLAND — City residents can discard their Christmas trees by dropping them off at the upper parking lot on Cutter Street on the Eastern Promenade or by the salt shed in Payson Park now through Jan. 31. Trees can also be left curbside to be collected during regular trash pickup.
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Brunswick bookstore hosts authors that detail plight of refugees
BRUNSWICK — Gulf of Maine Books on Saturday, Jan. 18, will host authors of books detailing the plight of refugees in America. Cynthia Anderson and Abdi Nor Iftin will appear at the 134 Maine St. bookstore at 4 p.m. for readings and conversation. Anderson has written “Home Now: How 6000 Refugees Transformed an American Town.” […]
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Portland Water District Trustees approve $47.5M budget for 2020
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget, a 4.3% increase over 2019. Much of the increase is attributed to higher electricity costs, increases in materials and supplies, debt service and the addition of four positions, according to the district. Trustees also […]
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Scarborough tree pick up starts Jan. 6
SCARBOROUGH — The Public Works Department will be picking up Christmas trees throughout the month of January, beginning Jan. 6. Trees should be placed curbside on the same day as trash pick up. Trees can also be dropped off the Public Works facility at 20 Washington Ave. and placed next to the winter-sand-for-the-public area. For […]
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Portland Adult Education to help in census outreach
PORTLAND — Portland Adult Education has received a $1,000 from the Maine Census Outreach Fund to help Portland community members participate in the 2020 Census. The Census Outreach has awarded 14 nonprofits with grants to support the participation of hard-to-count communities in the census. “Getting an accurate census count will be critical for Portland to receive […]
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Volunteers needed to shovel snow for elderly
PORTLAND — The Age-Friendly Portland Steering Committee is looking for volunteers to shovel snow for elderly neighbors this winter. Neighborhood volunteer coordinators are also needed to help match Portland residents aged 65 and older with local volunteer groups and individuals willing to help with snow removal. For questions or to volunteer your time, contact Linda […]
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New leader chosen for Barron Center
PORTLAND — Rebecca Gagnon has been hired as the new administrator of the Barron Center, the city’s skilled rehabilitation/nursing and long-term care facility. “Rebecca has a proven track record of high level leadership and growth within each of the facilities she has led. I’m confident she will continue the Barron Center tradition of quality and […]
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Students invited to compete in ‘upcycling’ contest to win money for school
PORTLAND —Ecomaine will commemorate Maine’s bicentennial in 2020 a contest for students to compete for a $2,020 prize for their school’s green team or Project Graduation. Ecomaine’s Outreach & Recycling Board Committee Chairman Caleb Hemphill said he hopes the “upcycling” contest forces students to “think about waste in a new light – as a resource.” Students […]