PORTLAND — Port City Music Hall on Congress Street will permanently close due to loss revenue during the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of Port City Music Hall, one of Portland’s great live music venues. For the last eight years, we’ve nurtured national and local bands, we’ve […]
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Portland firefighters get grant for training, PPE
PORTLAND — The Portland Fire Department has received more than $215,000 in federal funding to improve safety within the department. The department was awarded $216,600 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, which helps provide funding for training, emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment and emergency vehicles. Departments in Old Orchard […]
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Thompson’s Point film series focuses on racial inequity
PORTLAND — Thompson’s Point is launching a film series it says is designed to inspire conversation about the social inequities that Black, Indigenous and people of color experience. The free outdoor Moonlight Cinema film series will kick off Saturday, Aug. 8 with a 7 p.m. showing of “Akeelah & The Bee.” The series will continue […]
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Portland EMS director department’s first female chief
PORTLAND — Angela Calvo has been promoted to division chief of emergency medical services and training at the Portland Fire Department last week, making her the first female in the department’s 252-year history to achieve a chief rank. She has served in that role as an interim chief since last September. “I am extremely proud […]
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Immunization clinics for children scheduled
AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a series of free immunization clinics starting this week to help parents ensure that their children are up-to-date on required vaccinations. “COVID-19 has disrupted our lives in many ways, including presenting new challenges in getting to wellness and preventive care visits,” said Dr. Nirav […]
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‘Sheltered in Place’ art sales to benefit hospital
PORTLAND — Although the Union of Maine Visual Artists Gallery at 516 Congress St. is still closed to the public, its artists have put together an online exhibition titled “Sheltered in Place.” A portion of sales proceeds will benefit COVID-19 protective measures at Maine Medical Center. The show “reflects artists’ thought and feelings on both […]
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USM cancels fall sports season
PORTLAND — The fall 2020 athletic season has been canceled at the University of Southern Maine due to concerns about protecting student athletes and staff from the spread of COVID-19. “During this time, we considered myriad scenarios in hopes that a path forward could be possible; however, the risks associated with long-distance travel on buses […]
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Community raises $175,00 for One Longfellow Square
PORTLAND — Live music venue One Longfellow Square has met its $175,000 fundraising goal to stay in businesses through the COVID-19 shutdown. With shows over the last few month canceled or rescheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 185-seat music venue at Congress and State streets launched an emergency GoFundMe campaign to remain in operation […]
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Falmouth FD awarded COVID-19 grant funds
Money will help them purchase PPE in response to the pandemic.
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Nomination papers now available for council, school board seats
PORTLAND — Nomination papers to run for City Council and the Board of Education in the Nov. 3 election are now available in the City Clerk’s Office. Portland City Council seats up for re-election Nov. 3 are for District 4 (Justin Costa), District 5 (Kimberly Cook) and At-Large (Jill Duson). Available seats on the Portland […]