PORTLAND — The city’s Public Health Division is providing education and virtual Narcan (naloxone) training throughout the month of May. The training, which will take place on Mondays at noon and 5 p.m., will be free. It is “designed as a low-barrier and accessible opportunity for community members who want to learn about risk factors […]
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Bayside Anchor named 11th site for Portland Public School meal distribution
PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools has added a new meal distribution site during remote learning at Bayside Anchor on East Oxford Street. Meals will be offered there weekdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meals at the school district’s other sites are available from 10 a.m to noon, when both breakfast and lunch can be […]
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Falmouth postpones municipal elections to July 14
Local elections were pushed ahead after Gov. Janet Mills moved the date of the state primaries from June 9 due to concerns over the coronavirus.
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South Portland issues emergency leash law
SOUTH PORTLAND — City Manager Scott Morelli announced a new emergency leash law on April 15, to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The regulation, according to a release, “requires all dogs to be leashed in public places during certain hours” between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Existing city ordinances require leashes “while on […]
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Council OKs funding application for Portland Harbor dredge
PORTLAND — The City Council last week approved a $20 million federal grant application to fund a long-awaited dredging of sections of Portland Harbor. The $20 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant would pay for roughly two-thirds of the $30 million project, which will “provide safe and full tide access to berthing, loading […]
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Portland graduation ceremonies rescheduled for August
PORTLAND — Graduation ceremonies will be rescheduled from June to early August for the class of 2020 at Casco Bay, Deering and Portland high schools, and fourth quarter grading will be changed for all Portland students because of the remote learning system in place. “We’ve surveyed our high school seniors and they indicated overwhelmingly that […]
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In Brief: April 17
Beach to Beacon still on – for now CAPE ELIZABETH — Organizers of the 2020 TD Beach to Beacon 10K road race are still going ahead with the planned Aug. 1 date, but are monitoring the coronavirus situation closely. “We are currently proceeding as planned while carefully monitoring the most recent information and guidance available […]
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Locker Project joins city schools’ effort to feed students
PORTLAND — The Locker Project will supplement the free breakfasts and lunches the Portland school district is providing while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The district’s Food Service Department provides free breakfasts and lunches to students 18 and younger Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. That effort will be supplemented […]
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Downeaster service temporarily suspended
PORTLAND — The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority has temporarily suspended Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service. The suspension will remain in effect through at least April 30 when the governor’s emergency declaration related to the coronavirus outbreak is set to expire. “The railroad tracks are still active. Freight trains will continue to operate, as […]
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Portland Water District postpones rate increase
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District Board of Trustees has tabled a water rate increase that was scheduled to take place May 1. The board will revisit the increase in late May. “We also understand this is a difficult time for everyone, and we have taken steps to ease the financial burden on our customers,” […]