PORTLAND — Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded a $20,950 grant to the Portland Fire Department for the purchase of 50 pairs of Globe Firefighting Boots. “This grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is greatly appreciated, it will allow us to provide top quality firefighting footwear to our members” Fire Chief Keith Gautreau […]
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Pies for Preble to benefit resource center’s Thanksgiving
SOUTH PORTLAND — Give back this Thanksgiving season by participating in “Pies for Preble,” an evening of pie-making at First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Road. The annual event will be from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, and helps fund the Thanksgiving dinner being served at Preble Street Resource Center. The event is once again hosted […]
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City to test extended hours in treasury office
PORTLAND — The Treasury Office will stay open until 6:30 p.m. two times a month now through March. The city will track transactions during the test period at the office, which processes vehicle and boat registrations and collects property taxes and stormwater payments. The extended hours may be increased if there proves to be a […]
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Free Thanksgiving meal offered in Freeport
FREEPORT — The Freeport Community Center is offering a free Thanksgiving meal from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 28. The holiday spread will be offered by Azure Cafe and may also include live musical entertainment. Stop by for a whole meal or just a hot cup of coffee and slice of homemade pie. Call […]
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Freeport High musical opens Nov. 21
FREEPORT — “Xanadu: The Musical,” opens at Freeport High School, 30 Holbrook St., at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 22-23 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. The Tony Award-nominated show provides a roller skating, musical adventure about following one’s dreams and features an original score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff […]
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Ski swap and sale at Falmouth Middle
FALMOUTH — An alpine and nordic ski swap and sale will be held at Falmouth Middle School, 52 Woodville Road, from 9 a.m.-noon on Sunday, Nov. 24. New and used skis and equipment will be available; anyone with gear to sell should call or text 603-773-8648 for pickup.
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Yarmouth nonprofit offering holiday help
YARMOUTH — Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is now accepting applications from families who need help providing gifts for their children this holiday season. All applications are due by Friday, Nov. 22. Apply online at ycan.info or pick up an application in person at either Yarmouth Community Services, 200 Main St., or at the First Parish […]
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Foundation awards over $47,000 to Portland teachers
PORTLAND — The Foundation for Portland Public Schools has completed its eleventh annual Fall Teacher Grants Program cycle, awarding more than $47,000 to fund 75 grant proposals. The grants support teachers’ efforts to enrich education, innovate in the classroom, engage the community and inspire students. This year’s funded projects include investments in literacy resources, Wabanaki […]
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Cathedral anniversary reception will benefit soup kitchen
PORTLAND — In celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will host a reception to benefit the the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen at 309 Congress St. The reception, held by the Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes, will begin at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, following the cathedral’s 4 p.m. […]
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Scarborough library hosts media series
SCARBOROUGH — The first of a three-part series, “The Media Revolution: Changing the World,” hosted by Scarborough Public Library and the Camden Conference, will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. The series will explore the challenges that journalists and the public face in differentiating misinformation, disinformation and […]