PORTLAND — After a two-month suspension due to coronavirus health concerns, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority has resumed Amtrak Downeaster service this week. Service will still be limited to one round trip on weekdays between Brunswick and Boston. The train will leave Brunswick at 4:15 a.m., making stops in Freeport at 4:28 a.m, […]
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Portland Schools plan August drive-in graduations at Ocean Gateway
PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools will hold drive-in graduation ceremonies Aug. 5-6 at Ocean Gateway. Portland High School seniors will graduate at 6 p.m. Aug. 5. On Aug. 6, ceremonies will be held for Deering High School at 10 a.m. and Casco Bay High School at 6 p.m. Graduates, required to wear masks, may bring […]
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Sea Dogs offer ballpark food to go
PORTLAND — Hadlock Field may be closed as the 2020 Sea Dogs season continues to be indefinitely delayed due to the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean fans’ favorite ballpark food is not available. Sea Dogs fans can order their favorite Sea Dog staples for both curbside pickup and delivery Monday through Friday through June 26. […]
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Portland Public Library begins phased reopening
PORTLAND — The Portland Public Library this week began a phased approach to reopen the library, starting with making the book drop available again. Patrons can return the materials borrowed before the library closed in mid-March. The library is requiring all patrons and staff members who use the book drop to practice physical distancing and […]
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Some city offices to reopen next week
PORTLAND — City Hall remains closed to the public this week, but beginning June 8, the some offices will reopen for specific city business. The treasury office will be open by appointment only for auto and boat registration and excise and property tax payments. The city clerk’s office will process birth, death and marriage certificates […]
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Health organization gets $246,000 grant for telehealth services
PORTLAND — Greater Portland Health has been awarded $246,000 from the Federal Communications Commission to support telehealth services for COVID-19 treatment as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Greater Portland Health, which operates five facilities in Portland and South Portland as well as clinics in Portland high schools, will use this […]
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End of year looks a little different for Portland students
PORTLAND — The 2019-2020 school year wrapped up early for most Portland Public Schools students. The year was suppose to end June 12, but ended May 29 for most students. Between now and June 12, instruction will be focused on students who need additional support to close out the school year. “Schools will transition to […]
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Detour needed for Deering’s Corner roundabout utility work
PORTLAND — Utility work as part of the Deering’s Corner roundabout project will begin Wednesday, May 27, at the intersection of Deering and Brighton avenues and Falmouth Street. Both legs of Falmouth Street at the intersection and the north leg of Deering Avenue will be closed. All traffic to and from the intersection from these […]
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Portland Democrats to host candidate forums
PORTLAND — The Portland Democratic City Committee has organized a series of virtual town halls with the Democratic candidates running in contested primary races for state legislative seats in Portland this July. On May 27 at 6 p.m., Bob Mentzinger, who is challenging incumbent Rep. Ed Crockett for the House District 43 nomination, will field […]
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Portland pay as you throw program, parking regulations return June 1
PORTLAND — Parking enforcement and the pay as your throw curbside trash program will return next month after being put on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Starting June 1 parking will again be enforced in timed zones and metered spaces throughout the city. All residential parking permits that expire June 30 will be automatically […]