PORTLAND — The Meg Perry Center, which in October was forced to vacate space at 644 Congress St., may be just days away from a new home in East Bayside. The center is negotiating to lease about 2,000 square feet and hopes to finalize an agreement by the end of the month, according to board […]
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Portland elementary schools get LEGO aid
PORTLAND — A $25,000 grant will provide an opportunity for elementary students to build robotic toys out of LEGOs. Texas Instruments awarded the grant to LearningWorks, an after-school program that operates at East End Community School, Ocean Avenue School, Presumpscot Elementary School and Reiche Community School. The LEGO Robotics activity is available to students in […]
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'No debate at all': Harpswell approves expanded EMS coverage
HARPSWELL — Expansion of emergency medical services to around the clock was approved without dissent Saturday by a special Town Meeting. The Dec. 7 meeting of about 100 voters at the Harpswell Community School gymnasium took just under 10 minutes. Approval of the nearly $35,000 proposal will expand EMS coverage by Mid Coast Hospital in […]
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Portland 8th-graders invited to explore high schools
PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools will hold three open houses for eighth-graders and their families to explore their options for high school. The first open house, at Casco Bay High School, is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. Open houses for Deering and Portland high schools will be held on Jan. 28 and Feb. 6, […]
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Unsung Hero: Sophie Raffel, emerging leader for justice
PORTLAND — Sophie Raffel was adopted from Guangszhou, China, in 1995 when she was just 4 months old. Today she is a senior at Waynflete School, an emerging leader with a determination to make a difference. Raffel has compiled an impressive record at Waynflete. She’s a top student; captain of soccer and tennis teams; member […]
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Pregnant Auburn woman dies in Topsham crash
TOPSHAM — A pregnant Auburn woman has died of injuries from a head-on collision Sunday afternoon. According to a news release from Sgt. Robert Ramsay of the Topsham Police Department, Salima Nuh, 37, of Auburn, was traveling eastbound on Route 196 at 3:32 p.m. when her vehicle was struck by a vehicle driven by Robert […]
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Decision expected next week on Yarmouth sewer fee
YARMOUTH — After months of discussion, the Town Council may finally vote on sewer fees at its Dec. 19 meeting. The council discussed the potential fees and heard public comments at its Dec. 6 workshop. While Chairman Steve Woods reserved the right to push back the vote, the fees will appear on the Dec. 19 […]
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Concern about Cumberland's 'rural lifestyle' fuels debate over Comp Plan update
CUMBERLAND — A proposed Comprehensive Plan update, which would reduce the current four-acre housing lot minimum in one zone to two acres, is drawing criticism from residents who say they are concerned about the impact on the town’s “rural lifestyle.” Town Planner Carla Nixon maintains that the updated plan would retain the current rural and […]
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Portland's First Friday Art Walk rolls out 2 firsts
PORTLAND — Congress Street was a gridlock of pedestrian traffic on Friday night for a “special holiday edition” of the First Friday Art Walk. For the first time in its history, the monthly arts district open house featured a temporary pedestrian mall between State and Brown streets, with Congress Street closed to vehicles for two hours. […]
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The Art Forecast: Cape Elizabeth artist chef balances painting, cuisine at Spread in Portland
PORTLAND — A lot of artists I know are good cooks. Some of them have even cooked professionally. Fresco artist Barbara Sullivan used to cook at Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture, ceramic artist Paul Heroux was once the chef at No Tomatoes in Auburn, and painter Jaap Helder was the owner of The Vineyard […]