PORTLAND — Catholic churches across Maine will hold a special collection to aid the victims of Hurricane Dorian. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will be taking a special collection during all Masses held over the weekend of Sept. 14-15. Providing hurricane relief is especially important to the Portland Diocese because it’s had a special […]
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Portland police investigating unexplained death
PORTLAND – Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old Portland man who was discovered semi-conscious just before 2 a.m. Sept. 6 near 87 Free St. by workers collecting trash. Police say the workers began performing CPR after calling 911 for assistance. Paramedics attempted to resuscitate the man but they were unsuccessful. His body will […]
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New pastor installed at Parish of the Holy Eucharist
FALMOUTH — Father Philip Tracy will be formally installed as pastor of the Parish of the Holy Eucharist during a special Mass at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. The Mass will take place at Holy Martyrs Church, 266 Foreside Road in Falmouth, and a reception will follow in the church hall. The Parish of the […]
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Learn about environmentally-friendly lawn care in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Water District is partnering with the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District to present a workshop on keeping yards safe and healthy for kids and pets while saving time and money. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, […]
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New S. Portland cafe appearing on Broadway
Taytene Cafe still needs an occupancy certificate and city/state food licenses before it can open.
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Man arrested in Bayside stabbing
PORTLAND — A Portland man was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with aggravated assault following an altercation that left a 32-year-old Portland woman with a stab wound to her hand. According to a press release issued by the Police Department, officers were called to the area of the Preble Street Soup Kitchen at 252 Oxford […]
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Portland organization gets funding to help victims of domestic violence
PORTLAND — Through These Doors has received close to $450,000 to help individuals move on after domestic violence. The money from Office of Violence Against Women’s Transitional Housing Grant Assistance Program will priovide funding for Through These Doors to provide residences for 10 survivors and their families in private housing units. “The non-profit will collaborate […]
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Rally 4 Recovery set for Sunday
PORTLAND — Portland Recovery Community Center will host the sixth annual Rally 4 Recovery to raise awareness about recovery from addiction from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 8 at Deering Oaks Park. “The Rally 4 Recovery shares the message of hope, that people experiencing substance use disorders can and do recover,” Leslie Clark, PRCC executive […]
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Stevens Square breaks ground on multi-phased project
PORTLAND — Work has begun on Stevens Square, a multi-phased construction project that will add five residential buildings on land behind the former St. Joseph’s Convent on Stevens Avenue. The project, coupled with the redevelopment of the convent, now called The Motherhouse. is part of Portland’s first master-planned 55+ community. The first building, to the […]
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Portland cathedral holds special anniversary mass
PORTLAND — The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will host a special 150th Anniversary Mass at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. The Cathedral, at 307 Congress St., was first dedicated in 1869 and all are invited to commemorate the history of a “magnificent symbol of faith, worship, and service,” the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland […]