PORTLAND — Nomination papers to run for one of nine seats on the city’s charter commission are now available and must be returned by March 29. The commission will include one representative from each of the city’s five districts and four at-large representatives, all of whom will be elected June 8, and Peter Eglinton, Michael […]
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Bath churches spread ‘warm fuzzies’ to those in need
BATH — Bath United Methodist Church and the Neighborhood Church have joined efforts to create “The Warm Fuzzies,” a donation program providing winter clothing for those in need. The organizations are collecting new or gently worn outerwear, including hats, coats, gloves/mittens, new socks, snow pants and sleeping bags. All clothing items must be clean. Donated […]
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Public can weigh in on school-police policies
PORTLAND — The Portland school district is still months away from unveiling policies on how school officials and law enforcement will interact in the absence of school resource officers. The district has 13 policies now that outline the relationship between schools and the Portland Police Department regarding bomb threats, drug and alcohol use, firearms or […]
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Free Tax-Aide service forced to cut back this year
PORTLAND — AARP Foundation Tax-Aide can offer only three sites in Greater Portland this year for free tax preparation because of the pandemic. The free service for anyone, especially for those 50 and over and those who cannot afford to pay for tax preparation, will begin at the three sites Feb. 13. All sites will […]
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SoPo seeks public input on superintendent search
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland School Department is seeking the public’s input on its search for a new superintendent. Superintendent Ken Kunin announced he is stepping down at the end of the 2020-2021 school year in June, and the district is now asking the public to fill out a survey to answer several key […]
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Yarmouth seniors can get help with property taxes
YARMOUTH — Senior Tax Assistance Yarmouth is now available to local residents who are 67 or older. According to a town announcement, those seeking reduced property taxes must own a home in Yarmouth, have been a Yarmouth resident for at least 10 years and have a combined household income that does not exceed $90,791. Applications […]
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Portland Racial Equity Steering Committee accepting written comments
PORTLAND — The city’s Racial Equity Steering Committee is looking for additional public input between now and April 21 when its recommendations are due to the City Council. The committee has hosted two public comment sessions in its effort to address racial and public safety inequities in the city, but it would like “to hear […]
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SoPo extends reduced-rent agreement for Mad Horse Theater
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council has extended the reduced-rent amendment to its lease agreement with Mad Horse Theater Company. The council voted unanimously at its Jan. 19 meeting to extend the agreement for another six months, from February to July 2021. The company, which normally rents space at the former Hutchins School building at […]
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SoPo extends small business COVID grants
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland City Council has extended the city’s COVID-19 Hardship Small Business Grant program to last as long as restrictions on businesses remain due to the pandemic state of emergency. The council voted unanimously on the extension at its Jan. 19 meeting. The grant, established in June 2020, provides funds of […]
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BikeMaine 2021 called off
PORTLAND — Due to concerns and uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine has canceled BikeMaine 2021. The annual weeklong cycling event with 450 participants, dubbed “Katahdin Frontier,” was set to take place Sept. 11-18 and include stops in Old Town, Lincoln, Patten, Millinocket, and Dover-Foxcroft. It initially had been set to […]