The 60 families still at the Expo on Wednesday were taken by school bus and city vans to hotels in Freeport and Lewiston.
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The Wrap: Quarryside outdoor event space launches at Rock Row; Warren’s Lobster House may become marina-side condos
Also, Botto’s Bakery ceases retail sales as it moves to Westbrook; Night Mares bar opens in the former Nissen Bakery; and Ore Nell’s barbecue welcomes customers in Biddeford.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: Aug. 16
Hires, promotions, appointments Shamit Grover, a trustee of Harvey Mudd College in California, was appointed to Waynflete’s board of trustees for a three-year term. He is also a managing partner of Vesper Company and Andalusian Credit Partners. Stephanie Pouzol, co-owner of Northeast Dental Partners, and Jennifer Thompson, executive director at the National Alliance on Mental […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
USM celebrates opening of first residence hall on Portland campus
A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday in Portland to celebrate the opening of Portland Commons, a 580-bed residencehall.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
After years of advocacy, rail trail will link Standish-Fryeburg
The Mountain Division Trail Alliance has approval to connect existing portions of the trail in Windham and Fryeburg, with the ultimate goal of a continuous off-road path from Portland to Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
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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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Attend school regularly to benefit from all PPS has to offer
As the new superintendent of Portland Public Schools, I’m excited to welcome students back to school. Students in grades 1-12 return Sept. 6, followed by our pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students on Sept. 7. I look forward to our students showing up for day one – but also for every day of the school year. We […]
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Casco Bay ferry service considering a ticket-price hike
It’s been 14 years since Casco Bay Lines raised passenger fares, but a proposal before the service’s finance committee introduces the possibility of an 8-16% increase.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Aug. 16-23
Wed. 8/16 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Thu. 8/17 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 8/17 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Thu. 8/17 4 p.m. Planning Board ReCode Zoom, City Hall Thu. 8/17 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Mon. 8/21 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom Tue. 8/22 4 p.m. […]
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Portland council sends citizen-initiated referendum on rent control to voters in November
The council also amended the title of the referendum, which seeks to exclude landlords with nine or fewer units from rent control.