The popular Congress Street restaurant has only offered takeout since the start of the pandemic.
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People and Business: May 31
Hires, promotions, appointments Lorri Sommer was appointed CEO of The Park Danforth Board of Trustees, replacing Denise Vachon, who retired. Sommer joined The Park Danforth as chief financial officer in 2015, then worked in sales and marketing, admissions and human resources. The Finance Authority of Maine hired Jonathan Poole as director of strategic growth and […]
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The Wrap: Full Turn closes in East Bayside; Woodfords Corner Farmers Market launches this week
Also, Twirl ice cream stand to open in Portland Public Market; Full Plates, Full Potential hosts a Haute Lunch Special; a collaborative beer-pairing dinner; and more.
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Portland’s new city manager settles into the job with a long list of things to do
Danielle West, the first woman to serve in the position, takes over as the city confronts challenges with homelessness, an influx of asylum seekers and persistent staffing shortages.
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Developer seeking new site to create shelter for asylum seekers
Kevin Bunker of Developers Collaborative said that 90 Blueberry Road in Portland ‘didn’t work out for a number of reasons’ and is no longer being considered for a 280-bed shelter.
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Portland Meetings: May 31-June 7
Thu. 6/1 8 a.m. Corporation Counsel Search Zoom Thu. 6/1 5 p.m. Parks Commission Zoom, City Hall Mon. 6/5 5 p.m. City Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 6/6 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Wed. 6/7 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom
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Lawsuit accuses bishop of Diocese of Portland of facilitating sexual abuse
The suit alleges that Bishop Robert Deeley was one of three high-ranking members of the Catholic Church who were negligent in allowing a high school administrator in Massachusetts to sexually abuse minors for several years starting in 2011.
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Deering teen who ran away found safe
Vinny Rivard, 14, has been returned to his family after running away Sunday night, police announced Thursday night.
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Riverton Park housing complex to undergo major renovations, add affordable units
The $62 million project could get underway next year and includes construction of a new neighborhood center and a 59-unit apartment building, as well as upgrades to existing townhouses.
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People and Business: May 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Janine Tremble was promoted to vice president of community engagement and impact at Maine Savings Federal Credit Union. Previously, she has been the executive assistant to the CEO, liaison to the board of directors and a marketing specialist. Evan Travers was promoted to store manager at the Westbrook UScellular location, 95 Rock […]