Talbot school gets inclusive playground Gerald E. Talbot Community School celebrated its new community playground, designed for youngsters of all abilities to enjoy, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Talbot Inclusive Playground on Nov. 6. The handicapped-accessible area includes a climber and inclusive swings. The playground at 1600 Forest Ave. in Portland is accessed via […]
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People & Business: Nov. 18
Well-known downtown Portland employee retires Portland Downtown has announced the retirement of one of downtown’s most beloved and dedicated employees: Tom Higgins. Known as “Tommy” by many and the “King of Downtown” by some, Higgins served as Downtown Public Works supervisor for two decades and was considered a vital part of Downtown Portland’s mission to […]
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House Island campground ready for city review
The Planning Board could review a proposal to create a 21-site campground on the southern end of the island in Portland Harbor as early as next month.
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Council chooses housing plan for Douglass St. site
Portland councilors will negotiate an agreement for more than 100 housing units at the site of the old West School.
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Councilors put off vote on Munjoy Hill historic district
Portland City Council postponed until February action on a recommendation from the Planning Board and Historic Preservation Board to designate a section of Munjoy Hill as a historic district.
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Resilience Corps to help local governments through pandemic
PORTLAND — Greater Portland Council of Governments has teamed up with AmeriCorps to launch the Resilience Corps to support area government in their recoveries from the coronavirus pandemic. According to GPCOG, 14 Resilience Corps members will work on projects “related to regional, community or organizational resilience and help to accelerate civic innovation, climate action, racial […]
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Portland council delays vote on Munjoy Hill historic district
Also Monday, the council selected Nathan Szanton and the Maine Cooperative Development Partners to build 108 units of housing at the former West School in Libbytown.
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Portland councilors huddle with lawyer, proceed with caution on citizen initiatives
Councilors again met privately with the city’s lawyer about how to implement a suite of new ordinances approved by voters, including rent control and a ‘Green New Deal for Portland.’
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Portland Meetings: Nov. 18-25
Visit portlandmaine.gov for Zoom information. To watch municipal meetings online, go to townhallstreams.com/towns/portland_maine. Wed. 11/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Wed. 11/18 6:30 p.m. District 4 Annual Meeting Thur. 11/19 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee Thur. 11/19 1 p.m. Maine Continuum of Care Thur. 11/19 4 p.m. Development Corporation Thur. 11/19 5 p.m. Racial […]
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South Portland man accused of brandishing pistol outside Old Port bar
Nicholas Whitman, 25, was arrested on charges of displaying a handgun in a ‘threatening and reckless manner.’