Mercy Hospital posthumously bestowed on philanthropist Maddy Corson its award recognizing outstanding community support. The annual Forsley Award is named in honor of longtime Gary’s House champion, Fred Forsley. It recognizes a remarkable leader and advocate who works to make the Greater Portland community better for all, with a special focus on neighbors in need. […]
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Portland Elks Lodge 188 holds school supply drive
Members of the Portland Elks Lodge 188 recently held a School supply drive. The goal was to collect everyday items that teachers can use in their classroom, such as pencils, crayons, markers, tape, composition books, sticky notes, paper clips and more. In addition to the donations, the Portland Elks Lodge received a $4,000 grant from […]
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Local project funding requests headed to U.S. Senate for consideration
An appropriations bill that funds projects totaling $48.1 million in Cumberland County has come out of the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now headed to the U.S. Senate for consideration. This list was distributed by Sen. Susan Collins’ office. • Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine requested $5 million to expand and update facilities. • […]
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Two Fat Cats Bakery to open in Portland’s West End
The old Mercy Hospital building at 175 Spring St. in Portland is the newest location of Two Fat Cats Bakery. The bakery, in the building now known as Nightingale, is scheduled to open in October, according to a press release from the company. Two Fat Cats has operated at its flagship location on Lancaster Street […]
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Portland celebrates growing internet access
Portland civic and business officials are gathering Wednesday, Aug. 14, to celebrate the city’s recognition as a Gig Town, a designation that it has access to multi-gig speed fiber broadband. The event, co-sponsored by the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce and Fidium Fiber, Consolidated Communications’ residential fiber service, kicks off at 4:30 p.m. at the […]
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Grants available to marine businesses for storm repair
Marine businesses impacted by the January coastal storms can apply for Island Institute’s Business Resilience Grant program. Up to $5,000 is available from the Tom Glenn Community Impact Fund for working waterfront businesses directly supporting fishing and aquaculture on islands and in fishing-dependent communities. Priority is given to businesses that support independent harvesters. Applications are […]
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Five new public restrooms to be installed in Portland
Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities is installing five new public toilets in the city to be finished this spring. Two will be at Deering Oaks – one at Kings Court and one at the playground – and two more at the Back Cove parking lot across from Hannaford, and one at the Valley Street community […]
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Portland Fine Craft Show returns Aug. 26
The Portland Fine Craft Show is set to return for its eighth year Saturday, Aug. 26, on Free Street in Portland. More than 100 artists from all over the region will showcase basketry, ceramics, fiber arts, furniture, jewelry, leatherwork, metalwork, printmaking and more, according to organizers. Admission is free. The craft show opens at 10 […]
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Maine Outdoor Film Festival announces its 2023 lineup
The Portland-based 2023 Maine Outdoor Film Festival will feature 96 outdoor adventure and conservation films, July 20 to 30, at six different indoor and outdoor venues throughout the city. Tickets for all screenings are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Full festival entry “Gold Passes” are also available for $120. The festival schedule […]
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Absentee voting now through June 8 at Portland City Hall
In-person absentee voting for the June 13 election is now underway at Portland City Hall. Absentee ballots may be cast from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the State of Maine Room on the second floor. The last day for absentee voting is June 8, and the hours will be extended to […]