Portland schools host expert on abusive relationships PORTLAND — A national expert on teen dating violence will speak at three city high schools on Thursday, March 19, about preventing abusive relationships. The visit comes at a time when a violent episode between two young pop singers and teen icons, Chris Brown and Rihanna, continues to […]
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Pier hotel proposal gets mixed reaction from Portland City Council
PORTLAND — A wharf owner hoping to get permission from the city to build a waterfront hotel and other tourist-centered amenities met with the City Council Monday to discuss the likelihood of getting permission for such a project. Eric Cianchette owns Maine Wharf, located behind the Dry Dock Restaurant on Commercial Street. Like most other […]
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Peaks Island Council poised to recommend wind study to city
Land group says no to using former Navy tower for wind meter PORTLAND — The Peaks Island Council on March 11 gave its initial support to an environmental group’s effort to conduct an island wind study that could eventually lead to operation of a wind turbine on the island. The council, which unanimously supported the […]
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Funny evening, serious cause
PORTLAND — In a 2006 interview, when Matt Noyes of Scarborough was just 23 and facing treatment for his second brain tumor, he said he loved being able to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. “If I can give something back, it means the world to me,” he said. Matt […]
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St. Patrick's Day Parade
Taina Ciaizzo points to a friend in the crowd while she marches down Commercial Street on Sunday during the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.Dancers from the Stillson School Of Irish Dance entertain the crowd along Commercial Street during Sunday’s parade.
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Reduced budget sent to Portland School Committee
Panel to weigh need for assistant superintendent, retirement incentives PORTLAND — The School Finance Committee on Monday night voted unanimously to send a nearly $91.2 million budget to the full School Committee. The fiscal 2010 budget, which would take effect July 1, reflects an $832,000 reduction from the interim superintendent’s proposed budget of $92 million […]
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RSU officials make case for new school
BATH — Attendance was light Wednesday evening at the final public hearing on plans for a new Woolwich Central School, leading some advocates of the project to hope that the small turnout was a sign of silent support. Voters in Regional School Unit 1 – which includes Bath, Woolwich, Arrowsic, Phippsburg and West Bath – go to […]
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Haigis developer asks Scarborough for TIF extension
SCARBOROUGH — The company responsible for the bulk of recent development along Haigis Parkway is requesting financial help from the town. The principals of New England Expedition LLC, which built Cabela’s and the Gateway Shops, met recently with town officials to seek restructuring of a tax increment financing agreement. The agreement allows the developers to receive a reimbursement […]
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The young men and the sea
Fishing is their love, sport, teacher, livelihood TOPSHAM — While many teenagers rush off after school to soccer practice, drama club, a job or a friend’s house, some start up their fishing boats and venture out to sea. Three Mt. Ararat High School students are among those who have the ocean in their blood. Martin Ramsay, […]
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Brunswick School Board to surrender Union St. School
Decision means moving all students from Hawthorne BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick School Board on Wednesday voted 8-0 to close Union Street School, a decision that will also lead to the closing of 93-year-old Hawthorne Elementary School a year ahead of schedule. The decision stems from a proposal by Superintendent Paul Perzanoski, who said closing Union […]