FALMOUTH — The town is conducting a survey to identify why people may be having issues with local cellular phone service. The town is working with Cell Coverage Mapping, a data survey company that identifies wireless cell phone service issues and helps facilitate solutions, such as building more cell towers in the most optimal locations. […]
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Disc golf tee times added at Cross arena
PORTLAND — The Cross Insurance Arena has opened up four more dates for indoor disc golf, which proved popular during its debut at the arena last weekend. Tee times will be offered between 4-9 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 12, and between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 13. Arena staff teamed […]
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COVID-19 vaccines to be available at Portland Expo next month
PORTLAND — Northern Light Mercy Hospital on March 2 will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations to people over the age of 70 at the James Banks Sr. Exposition Building on Park Avenue. Appointments will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through a partnership with the city and the state. Community members over the age of 70 […]
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Real Aging in Maine focus is on photo contest
The Maine Gerontological Society at the University of Maine’s Center on Aging is launching a state-wide photography contest, Focus on Real Aging in Maine. The contest’s purpose, according to a release, is “to refocus and reframe the way we view older Mainers by highlighting positive, realistic portrayals of aging in Maine.” The contest is open […]
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Freeport seeks public opinion on downtown’s future
FREEPORT — The town of Freeport is looking for public input on community planning for the town’s downtown area. From now through May, the town council, the Freeport Economic Development Corporation and a team of planners and local residents are working on a plan to reimagine the downtown area, according to the town’s website. The […]
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Underwood Road drainage issue fixed in Falmouth
FALMOUTH— Repairs to Underwood Road wrapped up earlier this month, with contractors planning to add finishing touches in the spring. The $467,000, four-week project repaired the damage caused by erosion to the storm drain outfall at the end of Underwood Road, off Foreside Road near the water. A storm drain outfall is where a storm […]
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Yarmouth seeks input on park upgrades
YARMOUTH— Town officials want to know what improvements Yarmouth residents would like to see at Royal River Park. The town of Yarmouth is developing a plan for upgrades at the park before applying for a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant this spring. The town is looking to widen, reroute and improve trails; expand parking […]
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Scarborough group showcases film on healing political division
SCARBOROUGH — A local volunteer group is hosting a screening and discussion of a film later this month about bridging political divides. Scarborough Community Connections will show “The Reunited States” online for free from Feb. 21-28. The film, based on the book of the same name by Mark Gerzon, explores the nation’s political divides and […]
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Firm hired to investigate Portland police response to BLM protest
PORTLAND — The city has hired the Minneapolis-based firm of Clifton Larson Allen to conduct an investigation into the Portland Police Department’s response to a Black Lives Matter protest held June 1. A report on the firm’s findings is expected within three months. The goal of the independent investigation “is to ensure the integrity of […]
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Portland Pre-K, kindergarten registration opens
PORTLAND — Families will children who will be 4 years old by Oct. 15 can sign up for the pre-kindergarten lottery now through Feb. 26, and those children who will be 5 by Oct. 15 can be enrolled in kindergarten now through March 5. The district anticipates 224 pre-kindergarten spots will be available for the […]