Charlie Miller, a member of the Waynflete Class of 1965, was named the 2020 Klingenstein Award winner.
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Local gadget-maker takes a crack at a better face mask
The founder of Portland-based Zootility Tools has come up with a design that requires no sewing, no elastic and no wires, and says glasses won’t fog up because the mask fits so snugly.
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Lorraine Moreau, 87, longtime bookkeeper at Portland service station
Mrs. Moreau worked for 45 years at Hamilton Service Station, which her father founded.
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City hires new public health director
PORTLAND — Bob Fowler has been hired as the city’s new public health director. Fowler has served as the executive director at Milestone Recovery since 2014, and prior to that worked at Sweetser and Community Counseling Center and operated a private mental health and consulting practice. “Bob is a skilled and respected leader in our […]
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Public input sought for Peaks Island ferry study
PORTLAND — The city and Casco Bay Lines are teaming up to look at ways to improve the Peaks Island ferry landing and are seeking public input. The project, according to the city, would improve safety, comfort and efficiency. An online survey is underway now through July 23, and a public meeting will be held […]
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Portland names new public health director
Bob Fowler, who has been the director of Milestone Recovery, will take over the role next month.
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Portland to start providing rental assistance with $500,000 fund
Starting this month, the program offers residents who are struggling financially because of the pandemic as much as $2,500 to help cover rent and utilities.
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Portland Meetings: July 8-15
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
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Portland police investigate shots fired into station parking garage
An officer who was inside the garage at the time was not injured, according to police.
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Portland, South Portland advance climate action partnership
The South Portland City Council will vote Tuesday on an agreement to prioritize future legislative action that would allow municipalities to pursue energy priorities, such as phasing out natural gas in favor of renewables.