PORTLAND — City officials say a recent increase in overdose reports, and five suspected overdose deaths, are cause for concern. Zoe Odlin-Platz, who coordinates the city needle exchange, and Oliver Bradeen, the Police Department substance use disorder liaison, said statistics and anecdotal evidence show new opioid strains in the city are more toxic and harder to […]
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Portland's major school repairs won't be done before classes start
PORTLAND — Construction projects at some city schools are wrapping up, although others are likely to continue into the school year. Craig Worth, executive director of operations for the Portland Public Schools, said projects at the Howard C. Reiche Community School, Lincoln Middle School and the Peaks Island Elementary School may still be in progress […]
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Portland synagogue to be deconsecrated for squash center
PORTLAND — As Congregation Shaarey Tphiloh prepares to hold its final services at 76 Noyes St. this weekend, the man leading the effort to reuse the synagogue pledged the space will continue to serve the community. “We might not have the religious component, but our mission is to bring people together and create educational opportunities for […]
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Sumner Park neighbors optimistic about developer's plan for Sheridan St. in Portland
PORTLAND — A Saco developer’s plans for Sheridan Street housing that could block views from nearby Sumner Park are worrying some Munjoy Hill residents. But Jay Norris, Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization president, on Aug. 12 said he believes a resolution can be reached. “The plan presented is beautiful and includes workforce housing; they were very proactive […]
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South Portland police investigating reported theft at art show
SOUTH PORTLAND — A man and woman have been identified as “people of interest” in an investigation into a reported theft of cash from an artist Saturday at Art in the Park. The police report was filed with the Police Department around 4:15 p.m. Aug. 13, after the 37th annual art show and sale in Mill Creek […]
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Festive Saturday in South Portland
Artist Rose Kennealy of Cape Elizabeth watches as Joanne Steinmetz, also from Cape Elizabeth, enters her tent at the annual Art in the Park at Mill Creek in South Portland on Saturday, Aug. 13. Steinmetz bought one of Kennealy’s colorful creations. (Diane Hudson / For The Forecaster) After Art in the Park ended it was […]
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Regional agency commits $1.42M to Portland street projects
PORTLAND — Federal funding of $1.42 million is earmarked for city road projects and studies over the next three years. Paving projects on Washington and Allen avenues and preliminary design reports on traffic signal improvements on the peninsula are part of a three-year, $9.52 million spending plan announced by the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System. […]
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Portland Housing Committee turns attention to short-term rentals
PORTLAND — A short-term rental policy is on a fast track with the City Council Housing Committee. Councilor Jill Duson, the committee chairwoman, said Aug. 11 the committee will discuss short-term online rentals of homes, rooms and apartments when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 in City Hall. The committee added short-term rentals to the […]
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South Portland’s Maine Mall area to get another hotel
SOUTH PORTLAND — A four-story, 110-room extended-stay hotel is being proposed off Maine Mall Road near Portland International Jetport. The project is being developed by hotelier Suresh Gali, who also owns and operates other hotels in the city, including the Howard Johnson on Main Street and the Days Inn on Maine Mall Road. The hotel would […]
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3 injured in Bowdoin rollover
Three people were injured in a pickup truck crash in Bowdoin at about 10:38 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11. Maine State Police, who said speed and alcohol were factors in the incident, identified the driver as Robert Mathews Jr., 28, of Bath. He and Emily Freeman, 16, of Topsham were tossed out of the cab when […]