The proposal, which organizers hope to put on the November ballot, would limit the size of new shelters to 50 beds and thwart plans to build a new homeless services center in Riverton.
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History-rich Baxter Woods celebrates 75 years as Portland park
The property between Stevens and Forest avenues was deeded to the city by Gov. Percival Baxter to forever be a place for recreation and education programs and a sanctuary for birds.
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School Notebook: April 21
Firefighting Cheverus student wins scholarship A Scarborough resident who attends Cheverus High School in Portland was one of two students named winners of the 2021 Lila Grace Sullivan Amirault Scholarship. Logan Granger, a senior at Cheverus, and Lauren Theriault, a senior at Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn, will each receive $5,000 to put towards their […]
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Upcoming book views Maine’s immigrants with ‘different lens’
The book puts a focus on the contributions New Mainers have made to the state.
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Portland preserves 27 acres of open space for public use
The Rand Road parcel has been a preservation priority for the city’s Land Bank Commission, which is charged with preserving and expanding public open space.
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Portland Meetings: April 21-28
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 4/21 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Wed. 4/21 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Wed. 4/21 5:30 p.m. Sustainability and Transportation Committee Thur. 4/22 4 p.m. METRO Board of Directors Mon. 4/26 8 a.m. Broadband Planning Committee Mon. 4/26 4 p.m. City […]
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Mercy receives matching grant for consolidation project
Northern Light Mercy Hospital has received a $250,000 capital campaign challenge grant from The Lunder Foundation to support the hospital’s project to consolidate its operations on its Fore River campus. The grant provides a one-to-one match up to $250,000 for all capital campaign gifts. The Lunder Foundation commitment was made in honor of the late […]
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GPCOG doubles grants available to small businesses
The Greater Portland Council of Governments is doubling the Community Development Block Grant amounts awarded to small businesses in Cumberland County in the hopes of helping them rebound from the coronavirus pandemic. The grants will “help businesses pay for personnel and other expenses necessary to thrive amidst the pandemic recovery,” said Andrew Butcher, director of […]
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Portland school budget heads to City Council
With the Portland Board of Education stamp of approval last week, the proposed $125.2 million for the 2021-2022 school year is now ready for City Council review. The council will hold a public hearing on the school budget May 3 in advance of a final vote on May 10. Voters will head to the polls […]
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Spring cleaning of water mains continues
Portland Water District’s annual water main maintenance, which began last month, continues in parts of Westbrook, South Portland and Portland. Maintenance flushing takes place Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Customers may notice short periods of water discoloration, but according to Portland Water District, “this program is essential to maintain water quality […]