PORTLAND — The American Red Cross said it is dealing with an extreme blood shortage. As an incentive for donors, Amazon will provide $5 gift cards to donors of blood or platelets through Aug. 29. The Red Cross on Monday said has less than a three-day supply of most blood types and less than a […]
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Scarborough seeks squares for bicentennial quilt
SCARBOROUGH — Quilters are invited to submit themed squares related to the town and its history in preparation for Maine’s bicentennial celebration in 2020. The Scarborough Historical Society and Scarborough Public Library are seeking squares to be sewn into a commemorative quilt, which will be displayed on a bed owned by the state’s first governor, […]
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Falmouth seeks input on communications
FALMOUTH — The town is asking residents to take part in a survey about the most effective ways to communicate with them, provide timely and relevant information, and gather feedback and opinions. The survey can be found online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/FalmouthCommunicationSurvey. Hard copies can also be downloaded from the town website, falmouthme.org. Completed hard copies may […]
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Self-watering flowerpots arrive in downtown Portland
PORTLAND — Through a partnership between Portland Downtown and the city’s Parks, Recreation and Facilities department, there are now 40 new self-watering flowerpots along Congress Street. According to Portland Downtown, “the new self-watering planters have a water reservoir, which will reduce maintenance, and the lighter materials will enable the planters to be stored in the […]
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National Alzheimer’s conference set for Portland
PORTLAND — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is bringing its national Educating America Tour to the city on Aug. 6. The free Alzheimer’s and caregiver educational conference will be held at the Portland Regency Hotel on Milk Street from 9 a.m-12:30 p.m. The conference, according to the foundation, “is designed to connect people with information […]
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Falmouth road work to affect travel
FALMOUTH — As part of the replacement of the Lunt Road bridge over Interstate 295, there will be lane and road closures Sunday night, July 21, through early Friday morning, July 26. I-295 will have have single-lane closures and Lunt Road will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic from 10 p.m.-5 a.m. each […]
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Brunswick nomination papers available July 26
BRUNSWICK — Nomination papers for seats on the Town Council and School Board to be filled in the Nov. 5 municipal election will be available at the town clerk’s office starting Friday, July 26. The three-year terms in Districts 1, 2 and 6 will begin in January 2020. Residents must submit a minimum of 25 […]
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Midcoast fishermen host Hook, Line & Dinner
HARPSWELL — Tickets are available for the fourth annual Hook, Line & Dinner, hosted by Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Cook’s Lobster and Ale House, 68 Garrison Cove Road, Bailey Island. There will be live music by Sons of Quint, beer from several local breweries, and fresh seafood. A silent auction […]
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Falmouth harbormaster says ID your boat
FALMOUTH — After responding to several calls of boats adrift in the last week , the harbormaster and police are asking boat owners to identify their vessels. Most often, they said, smaller boats – especially canoes, kayaks and dinghies – accidentally drift away. But each incident has to be treated as a possible emergency situation. […]
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Portland police investigate Rite Aid robbery
PORTLAND — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person who robbed Rite Aid Pharmacy at 290 Congress St. just after 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14. According to a Police Department press release, “a man approached the pharmacist and handed him a note demanding drugs. He fled after being given an undisclosed quantity […]