PORTLAND — Navigating the city peninsula by car is about to become very challenging. Repaving and utility work on major east-west and north-south streets will effect motorists immediately and continue through May, according to city press releases. Beginning Wednesday, April 27, State Street will be closed from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday from Cumberland Avenue […]
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Iris Network program in Portland trains visually impaired for life, work
PORTLAND — That Buxton resident Chris Carroll will completely lose his sight is certain. Just when is uncertain. On April 22, Carroll, 26, worked with therapist Laura Vittorioso at the Iris Network Rehabilitation Center, 189 Park Ave., on life and job skills that can give him a measure of independence and productivity. “They are helping me prepare […]
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City Council finance committee endorses Portland municipal budget
PORTLAND — The $236 million fiscal year 2017 budget not only met with City Council Finance Committee approval April 21, it was increased. The budget was forwarded with a 3-0 recommendation to the full City Council for a May 2 first reading and public hearing. A second public hearing and final council vote are scheduled for […]
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Cumberland 'trade center' launches on Middle Road
CUMBERLAND — A 18,000-square-foot building at 199 Middle Road is home to three new businesses, and will soon have a fourth. New England Specialty Stone opened April 11, followed a week later by Dave’s Small Engine Repair, both of which will have grand openings Saturday, April 30. Dews Door is due to open July 1, […]
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Cumberland plans to combat brown tail moths along Route 88
CUMBERLAND — If a majority of residents along Route 88 agree, the Foreside Road corridor will soon be sprayed to eliminate brown tail moth caterpillars. The Town Council on Monday approved a contract with Whitney Tree Services to do the work, which would also include some of the public side streets along Route 88. The […]
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Old Port Festival to cap Portland's 'Summer Kickoff'
PORTLAND — The Ferris wheel will return, but the weekend events that climax with the June 12 Old Port Festival will have a new theme this year. On Monday, City Councilors approved the festival permit for the 43rd annual festival, scheduled to run from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. throughout the Old Port. It is the only portion […]
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Portland School Board narrows superintendent candidates to 2
PORTLAND — The School Board plans to allocate up to $15,000 more to find a new superintendent of schools, and has narrowed its selection to two finalists. The names and backgrounds of the candidates will be released May 2. The board had allocated up to $25,000 in January for Illinois-based search firm BWP & Associates. School […]
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Truck bursts into flames in Falmouth
Falmouth firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on Sunday, April 24, around 6 p.m. in the Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot in West Falmouth. Police Lt. John Kilbride said the operator indicated he activated the truck’s cigaratte lighter before pulling into the parking lot. The truck then burst into flames. Kilbride said after the truck caught […]
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South Portland OKs street improvements, delays pesticide decision
SOUTH PORTLAND — Proposed improvements to intersections and travel corridors will mean easier access for pedestrians and bicylists, thanks to a Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System grant. The City Council endorsed the proposed PACTS projects Wednesday night. They include funding for traffic signal improvements at the intersections of Broadway and Evans Street, and Broadway and Lincoln […]
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South Portland Christian school group returns from quake-ravaged Ecuador
SOUTH PORTLAND — After surviving a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Ecuador on Saturday, and walking more than four miles to safety, students, staff and volunteers from Greater Portland Christian School are back home, safe and sound. The eight students and three adults were in Manta, Ecuador, for a planned 10-day vacation Bible school teaching trip, Headmaster […]