PORTLAND — The city has hit a snag in its plan to use the county’s Community Corrections Center building to shelter up to 50 members of the homeless community between now and April. City Manager Jon Jennings said last month that the city and Cumberland County officials were close to an agreement on the use […]
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Underwood Spring Forest procured by Falmouth Land Trust
FALMOUTH — Previously zoned for commercial development, the Underwood Spring Forest will now remain in its natural state, thanks to fundraising efforts by the Falmouth Land Trust, which recently reached its goal to raise $830,000 to buy the property. The 52-acre parcel east of the Route 1 corridor in Falmouth consists of streams and wetlands, […]
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METRO buses now outfitted with yield to buses lights
PORTLAND — Greater Portland METRO buses, equipped with “yield to bus” lights, will have the right of way to merge into traffic starting next week. Seven new METRO buses are equipped with the yellow yield signs, which bus operators will begin using Nov. 15. Under a law signed by Gov. Janet Mills in June 2019, […]
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City sets dates for annual district meetings
PORTLAND — The city has set the dates for the annual district meetings in which residents from each of the city’s five voting districts can share their comments and concerns with their representative. Like other meetings in the city, these sessions will be held virtually. The District 1 meeting, hosted by Councilor Belinda Ray, is […]
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Four schools in Portland see positive COVID tests
PORTLAND — Four individuals at Rowe Elementary School, King Middle School, Lyman Moore Middle School and Portland High School have tested positive for COVID-19. As many as 50 individuals at Portland High will be required to quarantine for two weeks. “We are informing everyone to be transparent and out of an abundance of caution,” Superintendent […]
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Land Trust celebrates milestone for signature preservation effort
BATH — The city of Bath and the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Whiskeag Trail. The 5-mile-long, multi-use trail in the north end of Bath crosses forested lands owned the city and the trust. The trail connects local landmarks such as the YMCA, McMann playing fields, Bath Middle School, […]
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Riverside Golf Course recognized for environmental excellence
PORTLAND — Riverside Golf Course has been named a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the fifth in the state. To achieve certification, courses must show commitment to environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education, chemical use reduction and water quality and conservation measures. “Riverside Golf Course has shown a strong commitment to its environmental […]
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Milestone Recovery names Bradeen executive director
PORTLAND — Milestone Recovery has chosen Oliver Bradeen as its new executive director. Bradeen, a licensed clinical professional counselor who most recently worked as substance use disorder liaison for the Portland Police Department, will replace Bob Fowler, who left the organization in August to be the city’s public health director. “I’ve seen first-hand the impact […]
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Portland planners approve cold storage facility
PORTLAND — The Planning Board has unanimously approved a cold storage facility on state-owned land near the International Marine Terminal that proponents say will keep Portland competitive with larger ports. The plan by Tweadwell Franklin Infrastructure, Eimskip and Amber Infrastructre for the 120,000 square foot Maine International Cold Storage Facility at 40 West Commercial St. […]
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Portland manager to step down in 2022
PORTLAND — City Manager Jon Jennings has agreed to a one-year contract extension after his current contract expires July 12, 2021, but after that, he announced last week, he will step down from the position. Jennings became Portland’s city manager in July of 2015 after two years as assistant city manager in South Portland. Prior […]