We want to make the world better and to diminish carbon emissions, which are destroying our atmosphere and causing climate change. The three energy sources that will take Maine into the carbon-free future are hydroelectric power, biomass and wind. We need these energy sources. Our world is being destroyed by this horrible byproduct. Biomass is […]
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Portland teacher launches children’s book
PORTLAND — A party to celebrate the release of “Magnificent Homespun Brown,” a children’s book by Presumpscot Elementary School kindergarten teacher Samara Cole Doyon is set for this weekend. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Indigo Arts Alliance, located at 60 Cove St. The 32-page book, […]
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Gov. Mills, Rep. Pingree object to Trump plan to restrict work permits for asylum seekers
In separate filings, the Democrats say the proposal would hurt asylum seekers and businesses, and put a strain on social service agencies and local governments.
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Growing costs, shrinking congregation force church to consider future
Woodfords Congregational Church is looking at how it might be able to afford to stay in its 44,000 square-foot building on Woodford Street.
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Casco Bay High School celebrates 15 years of filmmaking flair
The Feb. 7 festival will feature work of both current and former Casco Bay High School students.
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School name change would honor Talbot
The board will hold a workshop on the topic Jan. 21, with a Feb. 4 public hearing and vote on the change to honor civil rights leader Gerald Talbot.
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City seeing increased need for housing for homeless seniors
An Avesta Housing proposal for a facility on Brighton Avenue could help get the chronically homeless aged 55 and up get back on their feet, its development officer says.
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Portland gets $750,000 federal grant for new waterfront park
Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins announce that the city will receive money to go toward Portland Landing, a $16 million project planned for the eastern waterfront.
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Refreshed mission in store for Portland Buy Local
The 13-year-old organization launches a campaign better meet the needs of its members and could include advocacy work and additional events.
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 15-22
Wed. 1/15 4 p.m. Public Art Committee PPL Wed. 1/15 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 1/15 5:30 p.m. Sustainability and Transportation Committee CH Thur. 1/16 8 a.m. CDBG Allocation Committee CH Thur. 1/16 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee One City Center Thur. 1/16 1 p.m. Maine Continuum of Care TBD Thur. 1/16 […]