NORTH YARMOUTH — The town’s Fire-Rescue Department is benefiting from $5,000-worth of new gear and tools, thanks to a donation from the North Yarmouth Fire Company. When town growth triggered formation of the department in 2011, the Fire Company remained a separate entity, supporting the department’s mission in several ways, including education, fire-scene and after-call […]
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Revised Cumberland proposal varies dog leash areas, times
CUMBERLAND — With residents taking opposing sides on mandatory leashing of dogs on public lands, a new suggestion going to the Town Council next week seeks compromise. After two hours of discussion June 2 on a proposed town code amendment requiring dogs to be leashed on all public lands, the council tabled the proposal a […]
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Unsung Hero: Janice Parker, born to teach
PORTLAND — When she was in fourth grade, Janice Parker recalled, her teacher said she was a “pain” because she would finish her work early. “She pointed to two boys in the class and told me to teach them how to read,” Parker said. “So I’d take them into a closet at school and teach […]
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Independence Day late, but not short, in Portland
Stilt walker Way Too Tall Torrie strides down Eastern Promenade on Saturday during Portland’s Stars and Stripes Spectacular. The Independence Day celebration was postponed to July 5 due to heavy rain on the Fourth of July. Way Too Tall Torrie hands a balloon bracelet to Adamarie Galvez, 9, of Portland, Saturday, July 5, during Portland’s […]
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South Portland's 4th on the 5th
South Portland resident David Bourbeau tosses daughter Gracie, 2, into the air while sister Lila, 5, watches during the Family Fourth Celebration on Saturday, July 5, at Bug Light Park. The Independence Day celebration was delayed a day by rain on the Fourth of July.
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Portland July Fourth celebration postponed to Saturday
PORTLAND — The July Fourth “Stars and Stripes Spectacular” on the Eastern Promenade has been postponed to Saturday because of expected stormy weather. City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said all scheduled activities, including fireworks and the traditional Portland Symphony Orchestra Patriotic Pops concert, will occur on Saturday, July 5, instead of on Independence Day. The postponement […]
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Neighbors may seek land trust protection for South Portland green space eyed for doughnut shop
SOUTH PORTLAND — The city could be faced with a new proposal next week when the Planning Board reopens discussion about rezoning green space in Thornton Heights. In a meeting hosted Wednesday night by Congregation Bet Ha’am, which abuts the property at Westbrook and Main streets, neighborhood residents and synagogue members who oppose a proposed […]
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SoPoSoHo? Artistic transformation continues in South Portland's Knightville neighborhood
SOUTH PORTLAND — Knightville is going to the dogs after fetching a new member for the neighborhood’s growing arts scene. Painter Jim Williams of Mainely Labs Studio has leased space at 81 Ocean St. after leaving a gallery in downtown Portland last year. He joins neighbors Studio 29A, home of four years to contemporary oil painter Britta […]
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It could have been worse
Traffic was backed up for five miles, several vehicles were damaged, but no one was hurt Friday, June 27, on Interstate 295 northbound, just beyond Exit 20 in Freeport, after a school bus broke down and pulled off the highway. Emergency responders said another bus arrived to pick up the children aboard the bus, and […]
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SMCC, Husson ease credit transfers for students, alumni
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College students wishing to continue their educations at a four-year institution no longer need to worry about credits not transferring. SMCC entered into an agreement Tuesday with Husson University to create an easy transfer of course credits between the two schools. “This partnership between SMCC and Husson will contribute to […]