SOUTH PORTLAND — Road closings will be in effect Sunday morning, June 28, for the Color Run 5K Road Race. Approximately 6,000 runners have signed up for the race, which begins at Southern Maine Community College, winds through Willard Square, and ends at Bug Light Park. During the untimed run, participants are doused with different colors […]
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North Yarmouth clerk makes sure veterans aren't forgotten
NORTH YARMOUTH — When it comes to procuring cemetery memorials for the town’s forgotten military veterans, Town Clerk Debbie Grover leaves no stone unturned. With Independence Day around the corner, she said, it’s a particularly good time to remember those who fought to secure and maintain this country’s freedom. “I have always had a soft […]
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North Yarmouth town manager gets 1-year contract extension
NORTH YARMOUTH — The Board of Selectmen narrowly approved extending Town Manager Rosemary Roy’s contract for another year. Selectmen voted 3-2 June 16 for the one-year contract extension. The panel voted 4-1 on May 12 to continue Roy’s employment. Selectmen Alex Carr, who voted in favor at that time, and Clark Whittier, who abstained because he […]
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UNE, National Guard close land-for-Portland-armory deal
PORTLAND — A land swap between the University of New England and the Maine Army National Guard has been completed. The deal giving the university the 65,000-square-foot armory at 772 Stevens Ave. in North Deering in exchange for 29 acres of land in Saco was closed last week, spokeswoman Crystal Canney said in a Monday […]
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Portland park vigil fights homelessness
Homeless Voices for Justice advocate Jim Devine sings the blues in Portland’s Post Office Park on June 19 during the eighth annual Longest Day of Homelessness Summer Solstice Vigil. From sunrise at 4:59 a.m. to sunset at 8:26 p.m., activists and supporters shared stories in the park on Middle Street. “Don’t be too high, mighty […]
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Teaching pride in Portland
The Pride Parade on Saturday, June 20, in Portland included the first formal participation by the city’s School Deparment. Some students and staff have marched in the annual parade since the 1990s, but this was the first time the school district sanctioned participation by staff, School Board members and students, who rode in or marched […]
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Portland panel maps procedure to reuse Reed School
PORTLAND — The task force charged with recommending ways to reuse the vacant Thomas B. Reed School has completed its work. At its fifth and final meeting on June 18, the Reed School Reuse Advisory Task Force voted unanimously to send its seven-page proposal for possible uses, criteria for proposals, and a process for review […]
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Interstate 295 ramp work begins in Portland
PORTLAND — A ramp improvement project is underway at Interstate 295 Exit 6 at Forest Avenue. The $1.71 million Maine Department of Transportation project is designed to alleviate traffic backups on the ramps while improving accommodations for pedestrian and bicycle traffic on Forest Avenue. Included in the scope of the work are narrowed ramp lanes, flashing […]
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Portland church's annual Greek Festival opens Thursday
PORTLAND — Sweets, treats and dancing will be on tap this weekend at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 133 Pleasant St. The 33rd annual Greek Festival opens at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25 and runs through Saturday. The festival closes at 9:30 p.m. each day. Along with the traditional Greek music and dancing, the […]
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South Carolina church shooting victims to be remembered in Portland
PORTLAND — A community event in response to the June 17 shootings at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, will be held Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Merrill Auditorium, 18 Myrtle St. In a June 19 press release, Mayor Michael Brennan invited the public to attend the “Lift Every Voice and Sing” gathering organized by […]