FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon is holding its annual winter carnival, a day to a celebrate winter weather and wildlife, Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at its Gilsland Farm headquarters. The event is free for members and $9 per person for non-members. Children 2 and under are free. Among the activities being planned are […]
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Portland schools get $10K grant from Verizon Foundation
PORTLAND — The Verizon Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Portland Public Schools to support science curriculum development for grades K-5, the Foundation for Portland Public Schools announced Feb. 5. “The district is grateful to Verizon for supporting the development of robust and relevant science programming for all students,” Melea Nalli, assistant superintendent of […]
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Merrill show promotes Portland's performers
PORTLAND — At least nine acts will take the Merrill Auditorium stage Sunday, Feb. 17, for the first-ever “Hear Here!” show. The 4 p.m. concert is organized by Creative Portland to promote local performing arts. Among those performing are dancer Riley Watts; rapper Sarah Violette, appearing with singer Renée Coolbrith; the Batimbo United Burundi Drummers, and Kotzschmar […]
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Southern Maine Community College reaccredited through 2028
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College has been reaccredited for the next 10 years, the college announced. Accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education requires that institutions meet “rigorous standards” in areas that include administration, academic programs, faculty, students and facilities, according to a news release. During the accreditation process, SMCC produced a […]
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Falmouth Education Foundation holds Valentine dance
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Education Foundation is hosting a Valentine Family Dance from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in the cafeteria at Falmouth Elementary School. Admission is $15 per person, with tickets available at the door. GoodMaine will DJ the dance and there will also be a photo booth available, as well as sweet treats […]
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Fire desroys home on Blackstrap Road in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Cold temperatures and heavy smoke made fighting a Feb. 1 house fire on Blackstrap Road difficult and dangerous, Fire Chief Howard Rice said. Rice said a passerby reported the fire at 2:35 p.m. Friday, when the temperature was about 18 degrees. By the time fire crews arrived, the home was heavily involved, with fire on […]
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Update: Portland Police release suspect photo in restaurant robbery
PORTLAND — The lone suspect in the Feb. 2 robbery of the Mi Sen Noodle Bar, 630 Congress St., appeared to be intoxicated, police said Tuesday. Lt. Robert Martin said the white male suspect threatened a restaurant employee while displaying a knife, then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and the drawer from the cash register. […]
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Portland Councilor Ray announces mayoral bid
PORTLAND — District 1 City Councilor Belinda Ray is the second declared candidate for mayor. Ray, who just started her second, three-year term on the council, announced her candidacy Jan. 31 and gained an endorsement from Councilor Jill Duson. District 2 Councilor Spencer Thibodeau announced his candidacy early last month. While having raised $42,300 for his […]
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METRO seeks input on payment methods
PORTLAND — Greater Portland METRO is looking into new options for how riders pay bus fare. It’s offering an online survey to determine if riders would be interested in using smart cards or a mobile ticketing app to make paying for a ride easier and more convenient. The bus service operates fixed routes in Portland, […]
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Portland police seek online survey responses
PORTLAND — A 41-question online survey seeks input on public safety and how well the Police Department is serving the city. Found at https://bit.ly/2Rwvqge, the survey responses will provide guidance for the department in community policing, crime reduction and strengthening community relationships, city spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said in a Jan. 30 news release. The survey will be […]
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