PORTLAND — Too often decisions are made for the deaf and hard of hearing without their insight and input, particularly when it comes to language acquisition. That’s one reason Regan Thibodeau, who was born deaf, said she wanted so much to earn a doctorate in public policy. “This degree allows me to not only come up […]
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Westbrook concert promoter promises less noise impact
WESTBROOK — The concert promoter at Rock Row promised residents Monday they would be “pleasantly surprised” by the noise impact of the next concert at Maine Savings Pavilion. More than 50 residents met with Waterfront Concerts and Rock Row officials at the Westbrook Community Center to discuss noise control before the second show at the […]
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Grants to help clean up Portland, South Portland brownfield sites
PORTLAND — The federal government is giving $1.5 million to three Portland organizations and $800,000 to two South Portland projects to redevelop contaminated properties. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Program last week awarded $6 million to redevelopment projects throughout the state, including $500,000 each to The Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, Maine Port Authority, and […]
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Temporary Portland art installation explores cross-cultural connections
PORTLAND — Fusing public art and culinary diplomacy, a new art installation is designed to connect people from disparate cultures while introducing them to ethnically important foods. An opening reception for the new sculpture, called “Mother’s Garden,” will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Fox Field & Playground, at the corner of Fox […]
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Portland, South Portland launch joint climate initiative
PORTLAND — City officials from Portland and South Portland are joining forces in an unprecedented way to fight the impact of climate change. On Monday, officials gathered at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute on Commercial Street to unveil an initiative called “One Climate Future: Charting the Course for Portland and South Portland.” “We believe we […]
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Yarmouth voters put Waeldner, Bates on council, approve school budget
YARMOUTH — Current Council Chairman Rob Waeldner was re-elected for another three- year term Tuesday. Waeldner received 703 votes and Randall Bates, a former councilor, was chosen for the second open seat on the town’s governing board. He got 688 votes. There were two other candidates in the race, both newcomers. Peter Fromuth received 552 […]
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Peaks Island residents seek solution for golf cart clutter
PORTLAND — The Peaks Island Council hopes new regulations governing golf cart use will be adopted by the City Council. The Island Council has been working on the recommended regulations – intended to improve islanders’ quality of life by reducing noise and air pollution and restricting the number of carts on the island – since last year […]
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Portland may soon have first restaurant ‘parklet’
PORTLAND — An Old Port restaurant and bar has submitted the first application for an outdoor dining “parklet” on a city street. Andrew Volk, owner of Portland Hunt + Alpine Club, said he has longed for outdoor seating at the 75 Market St. restaurant, and hopes the new city program will make it possible. Volk, who […]
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Portland short-term rental violations to get city review
PORTLAND — The City Council Housing Committee on Wednesday will address short-term rentals after the company hired to monitor listings found 150 noncompliant units. Host Compliance, hired by the city to audit short-term rental advertisements, last month sent notices of violation to 150 property owners who were advertising units for rent that were not among the 400 […]
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Bath seeks input on future use of Morse High building
BATH — With Regional School Unit 1 scheduled in 2021 to return the current Morse High School building to the city, Bath officials want public input on the best use of the nearly century-old structure. A meeting on redevelopment of the 826 High St. building will be held in the City Hall auditorium at 6 […]