On the Saturday after Thanksgiving in 1898, at least 68 crew members and 130 passengers boarded the SS Portland in Boston and headed for Portland. They never reached their destination.
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Meet the cheer squad – the people behind the holiday magic
These folks were on the job Friday helping kick off the Christmas season at attractions around southern Maine.
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In photos: Monument Square Christmas tree is all aglow
Portland’s Christmas tree arrived Nov. 15 after making the journey over the Veterans Memorial Bridge from its home in South Portland. The city chose the 50-foot blue spruce grown at 35 Lubec St. to stand in Monument Square during the holidays.
Photos by Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer
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Thanksgiving holiday travel in Maine a breeze so far
Several transportation hubs reported smooth sailing Wednesday for people heading in or out of town for the holiday.
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People and Business: Nov. 22
Hires, promotions, appointments Maine Behavioral Healthcare has appointed Lee Wolfrum of Freeport as medical director of Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook. He was an associate professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. FocusMaine co-founder and co-chair Andrea Cianchette Maker was named president of the the nonprofit economic development organization. She previously […]
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Portland struggles to staff its special education programs
The director of special education says 11 of the district’s 17 special education programs have at least 1 vacant position and that program leaders are spending most of their time working to bring in new employees.
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Late Cianbro founders to be honored at Maine State Chamber dinner
The annual awards event also will recognize Dajuan Eubanks, president of the Maine Celtics, and Robin Mullins, president of the Sebago Lakes regional chamber.
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Portland won’t pause homeless sweeps this winter. Now what?
After the City Council rejected a proposal to allow public camping for the winter, residents of the city’s largest homeless encampment at Harbor View Park say they are angry, scared and confused.
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Portland Meetings: Nov. 22-29
Wed. 11/22 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Island Community Center Tue. 11/28 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Wed. 11/29 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 11/29 6 p.m. District 5 Zoom
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Portland council votes to rezone housing parcel on Ocean Avenue after much pushback
After lengthy public comment and an amendment brought forth by Councilor Andrew Zarro, the council supported the rezoning in a 7-2 vote.