PORTLAND — Medical data and diagnostics may entail a lot of things, but for Mayor Michael Brennan, it boils down to business. “We will shape the future economy of the city and state,” Brennan said Oct. 8, when he announced that Growing Portland, a collaborative effort of businesses, educators and city government, received a $50,000 […]
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Falmouth panels ponder future uses of town land
FALMOUTH — Two town committees came together in a non-traditional meeting last week to discuss what the future of Falmouth might look like. The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee and Community Development Committee met Oct. 9 for the town’s first outreach meeting on development. The two panels were charged with coming up with recommendations to maintain […]
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Incumbent Portland Democrat faces GOP, Green challengers in House District 36
PORTLAND — Seeking her third, two-year term in the Maine House of Representatives, Democratic State Rep. Denise Harlow puts a lot of stock in her independence. “I’m a dissenting voice a lot of times, I think we need people to take a stand,” said Harlow, 43, the daughter of former City Councilor, Mayor and House […]
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Freeport incumbent, Pownal challenger in House District 48
FREEPORT — Democratic state Rep. Sara Gideon, who is seeking a second term in House District 48, is being challenged by Republican Paul Schulz. Schulz, a resident of Pownal, is new to politics and has never held elected office, although he has volunteered in his own town and in Freeport. Election day is Nov. 4. […]
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Cumberland road ballot question: Traffic flow versus quality of life
CUMBERLAND — A contract zone that some Harris Road residents believe will disrupt their dead-end street goes to voters Nov. 4. The referendum, if approved, would uphold the Town Council’s unanimous July 14 approval of a contract zone agreement with developer Justin Fletcher. Fletcher would split his 3 Longwoods Road (Route 9) lot in exchange […]
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Company gift beefs up Portland school's science labs
PORTLAND — A city middle school and a global leader in veterinary equipment are teaming up to remake two classrooms. Lyman Moore Middle School and Westbrook-based IDEXX Laboratories are partnering with the goal of increasing student exposure to STEM studies – science, technology, engineering and math. IDEXX is donating $18,000 in technology, equipment and supplies, and over […]
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Portland program to provide 'Suits for Jobs'
PORTLAND — Disadvantaged men seeking jobs can get help dressing for success at a “Suits for Jobs Giveaway” Friday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-noon, at the Portland Career Center, 185 Lancaster St. The event is a partnership between Creative Work Systems, the Career Center and Men’s Wearhouse. Suits, ties and shirts will be distributed, and […]
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Hearings planned on proposed Portland storm water fee
PORTLAND — A proposal to charge property owners a monthly fee to pay for future storm and waste water infrastructure improvements will get two public hearings in the next month. The proposed ordinance, now in front of the City Council Finance Committee, will first be open for comments at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, at […]
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Portland substance abuse panel takes public health approach
PORTLAND — As the federal government begins to view substance abuse through the prism of public health, rather than law enforcement, a city subcommittee is preparing to assess the scope of addiction, prevention and recovery in Portland. At its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9, the subcommittee established by Mayor Michael Brennan heard more about […]
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McAuley classes dig history: Students get their hands dirty in Portland's Baxter Woods
PORTLAND — Students at Catherine McAuley High School have paired with a local archaeologist to unearth the past in their own backyard. Norm Buttrick, of Deering Center, brought students into Baxter Woods behind McAuley for an archaeological dig at the site of the Francis O.J. Smith Estate. Buttrick said the hope was to find copper wire, […]