Portland Public Library patrons soon will be able to access books and other materials in person again. The first floor and lower levels of the main library at Monument Square will reopen June 22. The building will be open Monday through Friday with expanded hours beginning in early July. The Peak’s Island branch will reopen […]
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Noise issues remain hurdle to summer concerts at Rock Row
To host a limited number of shows, organizers must first receive Westbrook Planning Board approval of a noise plan, ensure they have enough employees and find available performing artists.
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Maine’s tallest building OK’d for downtown Portland
The 266-unit, 18 story, 180,000-square-foot building will go up on the site of a small plaza behind the U.S. Post Office at the corner of Federal and Temple streets.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Children’s museum poised to open with mix of sparkling new, old favorites
Working through a pandemic year of preparations, the new Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine opens June 24 at Thompson’s Point.
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It’s almost time to count the loons
The Maine Audubon event, held since 1983, is looking for volunteer counters, particularly on Sebago Lake and Naples’ Long Lake.
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Portland Schools hope to have new police policies in place in fall
The district has been reviewing and revising school rules that relate to police involvement since it ended the school resource officer program last year.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Support mounting for rail trail expansion to New Hampshire
A proposed bill calls for a feasibility study to look into the potential of expanding the Mountain Division Rail Trail from Standish to Fryeburg.
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Referendum won’t impact homeless center plan, Portland officials say
The housing and economic development committee recommends moving forward with Developers Collaborative and hopes to get the project approved before any potential limits on shelter sizes would go into effect.
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‘So much life and happiness’ at Maine Eid celebration
The New England Arab American Organization holds a drive-up Eid celebration in Westbrook for the second year in a row because of the pandemic.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster
Pandemic doesn’t stop first album release for local musician
Tim Winchester’s new album ‘Into the Open’ was recorded and mixed at Acadia Recording Company in Portland.