The five-way intersection at Center, Fore, Pleasant and York streets has undergone a temporary revamp in an effort to make it more safe for pedestrians.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Photos sought for water district’s annual Sebago Lake Calendar
The Portland Water District is looking for photo submissions for its Images of Sebago Lake Calendar to be published in the fall. The photograph must be high resolution and include the Presumpscot River, a tributary of Sebago Lake or – new this year – Casco Bay. All photographers who submit entries will receive a complimentary […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business: July 26
Hires, promotions, appointments Laird Yock was appointed Greater Portland Landmarks’ acting executive director. He has served as a philanthropy consultant to Greater Portland Landmarks since 2021. He is also a co-founder of Philanthropy Works, a website providing training for fundraising professionals, and was in senior fundraising positions at Mayo Clinic for 20 years. Casey Oakes […]
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Quanto Basta opens on Congress Street
Also, the Maine State Oyster Eating Championship is revived in Castine, Wavy Days beer fest returns to Thompson’s Point, and Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for third year.
Posted inLocal & State, News
28 and counting: Portland on unprecedented run of days with temp at 60 or above
With overnight lows predicted in the mid-60s or above the next few nights, the streak is likely headed well beyond the previous mark of 24 days set in 1988.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine Outdoor Film Festival rolling this week
Screenings, discussions and other events are taking place outdoors and inside throughout Portland.
Posted inLocal & State, News
New law will put more dollars into pockets of older, low-income Mainers
About 19,000 Maine residents over 65, many of them low-income women living alone, will be made eligible for the program under the new law.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: July 26-Aug. 2
Wed. 7/26 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 7/26 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council Island Community Center Thu. 7/27 8 a.m. Search Committee Zoom Tue. 8/1 4 p.m. Legislative/Nominating Interviews Zoom Wed. 8/2 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland City Hall to be closed Friday, Aug. 11
The office will be closed for a software upgrade, but staff will be available by phone and email during the closure.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Promising solutions to Maine housing puzzle braid public with private
Long-term structural change will take time; a number of laudable new initiatives around the state acknowledge that reality.