FALMOUTH — Road work in preparation for an upcoming paving project on Blackstrap Road is slated to begin this week. During the week of Sept. 16-20 motorists can expect delays and one-lane of alternating traffic between Mountain Road and the Compact Line. The work will consist of removing and reclaiming the existing pavement. Final paving […]
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City and DEP team up to monitor air quality on West End
The additional air quality monitor is part of Portland’s smart cities effort and climate action planning work.
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Munjoy Hill Homecoming coming Sept. 28
PORTLAND — The Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization will host Munjoy Hill Homecoming, a family-friendly celebration, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Fort Sumner Park on North Street. The event, open to the public, will feature live music; crafts for children; walking tours; field games; an architectural scavenger hunt; Munjoy Hill trivia; a booth […]
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Webcam offers 24/7 views of Peaks Island
PORTLAND — EarthCam is bringing the beauty of Peaks Island to people around the world through its newest live streaming webcam. EarthCam and the Island Lobster Company have teamed up to mount a camera on the deck of the Island Avenue restaurant, allowing the public to enjoy views of the activity at Casco Bay and watch […]
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‘Santa Maria’ sails into Portland Harbor
PORTLAND — A newly constructed replica of one of the most famous ships in history will be arriving at the Maine Wharf in downtown Portland on Sept. 18. The Nao Santa Maria will be greeted with a welcome ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, and daily tours will run from Thursday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 22. […]
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NASCAR star to discuss road back from brain trauma
Racing car legend will be at USM
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Ecomaine announces school recycling grants
PORTLAND — Ecomaine is seeking applications for its School Recycling Grants program. The grants are designed to raise recycling awareness and help schools implement more efficient recycling programs or add composting to their waste options. The application deadline is Oct. 25 and any school from ecomaine’s 70-plus member communities is welcome to apply. Schools can […]
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Poor People’s Campaign holds Portland march
PORTLAND — The Poor People’s Campaign will hold a march at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at Lincoln Park, 139 Federal St. The Portland event is part of a nine-month, 22-state “We Must Do More Tour.” The march will end at the First Parish Church, 425 Congress St. The tour is focused on mobilizing, organizing, […]
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Annual playwrights festival now open for submissions
PORTLAND — Maine Playwrights Festival has begun accepting scripts for the 2020 festival, which runs from April 23 t0 May 3. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 26. Maine residents are eligible to submit a new play between 8 and 30 minutes in length for consideration in the festival, organized by Acorn Productions. The 2020 […]
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Federal funds awarded to fix Yarmouth, Freeport bridges
YARMOUTH — The Maine Department of Transportation will receive $18.9 million in federal funds to replace four structurally deficient bridges in Yarmouth and Freeport, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced last week. These bridges, two of which cross over Interstate 295, are each at least 60 years old […]