Hires, promotions, appointments Kevin Burns of Falmouth was elected vice chairperson of the Bath Savings Board of Trustees. Burns joined the Bath Savings Board in 2011. He was a founder of Quality Containers of New England and served on the Carrabassett Valley Academy Board of Trustees for 16 years. He succeeds Esther Pappas, who is […]
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Portland Meetings: July 5-12
Wed. 7/5 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom Thu. 7/6 8 a.m. Search Committee Zoom Thu. 7/6 6 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Mon. 7/10 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority Zoom Tue. 7/11 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 7/11 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 7/11 5:30 p.m. HHS/Public Safety Zoom Wed. 7/12 […]
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Portland opens a new park, giving North Deering neighborhood a green space
The city purchased the 24 acres last week and North Deering Park is now open to the public. It’s expected to largely remain as open green space.
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Judge denies request to throw out evidence in decade-old murder trial
Zachary Phach, 33, is scheduled to be tried beginning July 17 on a murder charge in the death of Matthew Blanchard in 2012.
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Greater Portland Landmarks executive director leaving amid other staff departures
Executive Director Sarah Hansen is the fourth staff member to leave the nonprofit, along with the director of advocacy, the director of philanthropy and the community outreach manager.
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Dead whale found on the shore of Peaks Island
The Maine Marine Patrol identified the mammal discovered Saturday as a minke whale.
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Portland asks Mills to house asylum seekers at college campus in Unity or call in National Guard
The letter to the governor, spurred by a proposal from the Greater Portland Council of Governments, comes as the city is preparing to close a shelter for asylum seekers at the Portland Expo on Aug. 16.
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Portland police arrest man accused of threatening to shoot law officers
Ryan Ramsey, 31, of Portland, turned himself in, police say.
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Proposal to exempt smaller landlords from Portland rent control qualifies for ballot
The City Council can send the measure to voters, adopt it outright or add a competing measure to the ballot.
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Portland City Councilor Mark Dion announces run for mayor
Dion is the second city councilor, and third candidate, to enter the race following Andrew Zarro’s announcement last month.