The purchase adds to MaineHealth’s real estate holdings near Maine Medical Center. The properties include a former Greyhound bus station that is being converted into a community food pantry.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
Carnaval Maine to move downtown, shift away from winter sports
Musical artists Amy Allen, The Mallett Brothers and North Carolina-based band Parmalee are all scheduled to perform at the festival, which will take place March 8-12.
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Portland police search for driver involved in hit-and-run with pedestrian
A 41-year-old man was seriously injured Wednesday night when he was struck by a Honda CRV on Brighton Avenue.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Community adds the spirit to Christmas with Kennerley concert, he says
This year’s concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer – and the audience.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland school board chair says payroll woes more widespread than previously reported
About 750 individuals, or half of the district’s workforce, have logged payroll or payroll-related issues, according to officials who met with staff at each of the schools.
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Racial equity and inclusion, housing among top priorities for Portland City Council
The council’s annual workshop to set priorities for the coming year comes against a backdrop of staffing shortages that the interim city manager warned could impact how much gets done.
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Stroudwater residents oppose zone change for proposed warehouse development
The Portland Planning Board is expected to take up the proposal to change the 52 acres at 1772 Westbrook St. from low-impact industrial to medium impact industrial.
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Portland woman killed in Aroostook County crash
An initial investigation showed Maria Dubois, 59, may have been tired or experienced a medical event before the crash.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Dec. 14-21
Wed. 12/14 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 12/14 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Zoom Thu. 12/15 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Zoom Thu. 12/15 4 p.m. Development Corporation Board Zoom Fri. 12/16 9 a.m. Board of Assessment Review Hearing Zoom Mon. 12/19 8 a.m. City Manager Search Subcommittee Zoom Mon. 12/19 5 p.m. […]
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Letter: Grateful for Westbrook couple’s tree donation
My congratulations and appreciation to Anne and Toby Nappi of Westbrook for their generous contribution of their magnificent fir tree, nurtured by them over these past 23 years and now gracing Portland’s Monument Square for the pleasure of us all. Thank you so much. Your Christmas will be merry. Loretta MacKinnon Yarmouth