PORTLAND — The legality of city policy on General Assistance vouchers remains unclear, while the specter of 900 people losing assistance July 1 looms larger. On Monday, Mayor Michael Brennan brought together business leaders and recent immigrants outside City Hall to call for support for state legislation that would allow immigrants seeking asylum to continue […]
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Portland sees home for Public Services on Canco Road
PORTLAND — The future of the city Department of Public Services may be on Canco Road, but how the future is shaped will depend on voters. Councilors last week recommended authorizing an agreement to buy the former PepsiCo warehouse and offices at 250 Canco Road, as well as taking on $3.4 million in debt to […]
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Maine ride-service founder hits the road in search of stories
PORTLAND — Millions of Americans drive every day, whether it’s commuting to work, making a trip to the store or just for fun. But what happens when older drivers start to lose their ability to drive safely? The most obvious solution is for that person to get a ride from someone else. And that’s where […]
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Falmouth seeks input on bike-pedestrian strategy
FALMOUTH — Safety and access for bicyclists and pedestrians are frequent discussion points, but how many people actually bike and walk to get around? The town hopes to answer that, and is working to update its bicycle and pedestrian master plan to reflect the consensus before the year is out. Theo Holtwijk, the town’s director […]
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Crowdfunding helps pay for Falmouth infant's cancer care
FALMOUTH — When Henry Morgan was born 13 months ago, he was just like any other healthy baby. His first birthday party in late April was lumberjack themed, Henry’s mother, Meghan, said, because “he had the appetite of a lumberjack.” But soon she suspected something wasn’t right. His stomach became hard and he lost his […]
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Portland affordable-housing proposals: West End advances, Bayside slows
PORTLAND — Proposals by affordable housing developer Avesta Housing met mixed fates June 10 at the City Council Housing and Community Development Committee. The committee, chaired by Councilor Kevin Donoghue, unanimously recommended setting up a tax increment finance zone at 17 Carleton St. in the West End to help fund a 37-unit housing project built […]
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Portland health clinic gets financial support
PORTLAND — The future of the Portland Community Free Clinic at 103 India St. has been bolstered by a gift and a grant. Dr. Joan F. Tryzelaar, president of the Friends of the Portland Community Free Clinic, announced June 9 that a former clinic patient will donate $100,000 from her trust fund to the clinic […]
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Citizens receive Maine State Police commendations
PORTLAND — Maine State Police on June 10 honored three people for helping troopers and the public, according to a press release from Maine Department of Public Safety. Special Awards of Commendation were presented to city residents Loren and Olivia Joyce, who helped rescue a baby stuck in a car after a one-car accident on […]
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Portland 'living wage' petitions headed to City Hall
PORTLAND — A petition to create a $15-per-hour “living wage” in the city has attracted more than 2,500 signatures and will be turned in at the city clerk’s office Friday, June 19, according to Tom MacMillan, head of the city branch of the Maine Independent Green Party. If City Clerk Katherine Jones certifies 1,500 signatures, […]
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Topsham dentists offer free care for veterans
TOPSHAM — On Saturday, June 27, veterans can receive free dental care at the Aspen Dental practice in Topsham. The office is one of more than 300 in 30 states participating in the Healthy Mouth Movement. The office at 11 Winners Circle will provide free care to veterans from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call […]