Two cats were rescued unharmed by first responders after an electrical fire broke out at Point Neck Condominiums Wednesday morning. According to Rob Couture of South Portland Fire Rescue, first responders arrived at 317 Preble St. to find smoke was visible at the rear of a multi-family, two-story condo, and crews were informed by other […]
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Scarborough Kiwanis Club hosts Kids Fishing Derby
The Scarborough Kiwanis Club’s 34th annual Kids Fishing Derby is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 11, at Bayley’s Camping Resort, 275 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. The event is free for children ages 4-15. Adults are encouraged to bring non-perishable food to donate to the Scarborough Food Pantry. Live bait only will be […]
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South Portland Fire Rescue to hold 9/11 memorial
South Portland Fire Rescue is holding a memorial for the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at 260 Main St., Cash Corner Fire Station. Police, fire and other city officials will speak at the hour-long event, and there will be on-air announcements made by the dispatch center to recognize […]
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Deadline approaching to file papers for Cape Elizabeth seats
The last day to file nomination papers for elected office in Cape Elizabeth is fast approaching. With a deadline of 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, however, there is still time to submit completed nomination papers to fill one of three seats on the town council or one of three vacancies on the school board. All […]
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Scarborough FD awarded $400K grant
Scarborough Fire Department received the lion’s share of funds distributed recently in Maine by Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Of approximately $500,000 in grants awarded to four fire-rescue departments, just less than $400,000 was given to Scarborough to purchase breathing apparatuses. Smaller grants of around $40,000 each were distributed to the […]
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State senator to hold constituent hours in Cape Elizabeth
State Sen. Anne Carney will have office hours from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept, 9, at Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road. She will be available to answer questions and provide updates on work the Maine Legislature has accomplished. Carney, a Democrat, represents Senate District 29, which includes Cape Elizabeth, South Portland and part of […]
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Portland Public Schools wins $500,000 for student success program
Portland Public Schools has secured a $500,000 Barr Foundation grant to fund the third phases of its Postsecondary Success for All Students initiative. Over the next three years, the money will be used to create a data dashboard for school officials and teachers to detect early warning signs that students are falling off track and […]
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Informational meeting set on Portland’s K-6 pooled testing
An information session via Zoom for parents of students in grades K-6 to learn more or to ask questions about Portland Public Schools’ voluntary pooled testing program will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 1. The school district will begin offering pool testing in mid-September in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and […]
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Music venues announce vaccination requirements
The State Theatre has joined a growing number of music venues that are requiring proof of vaccination for concert-goers. The organization announced last week that all staff and patrons attending shows at the State Theatre on Congress Street or shows the State Theatre presents at Thompson’s Point “will need to show proof of full vaccination […]
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Latino Food Festival Sept. 11 to benefit Portland parish
The 2021 Latino Food Festival will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 65 Sherman St. in Portland, Sept. 11, starting at 11 a.m. The festival, a benefit for Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish, will include music, costumes, handmade crafts and the opportunity to sample Central and South American dishes, including tacos, tamales, pupusas, carne asada, horchata, […]