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Restaurant, shop partner for ready-to-eat, farm-fresh meals

by Kate Irish Collins January 7, 2020

A Portland restaurant and The Farm Stand in South Portland are partnering to provide take home meals.

With Carnaval, growing Portland company hopes to fill winter void

by Michael Kelley January 7, 2020

The international sports marketing company Shamrock Sports and Entertainment expands its local focus to promote winter in Maine.

Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

City delays decision on facial recognition ban

by Michael Kelley January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

The council will take the topic up again at its June 15 meeting.

Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Safer runway, more amenities on Jetport itinerary

by Michael Kelley January 7, 2020

As passenger counts increase, the airport needs a more efficient runway and additional parking and amenities for travelers.

The Forecaster

Christmas tree collection continues in Portland

January 7, 2020January 6, 2020

PORTLAND — City residents can discard their Christmas trees by dropping them off at the upper parking lot on Cutter Street on the Eastern Promenade or by the salt shed in Payson Park now through Jan. 31. Trees can also be left curbside to be collected during regular trash pickup.

The Forecaster

Greater Portland Community Calendar: Jan. 8-18

January 6, 2020

Greater Portland Benefits Wednesday 1/15 Hot Stove Dinner & Silent Auction, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Hadlock Field, 271 Park Ave., Portland. Benefits the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, $80/$750/tables of 10, milb.com/portland. Thursday 1/16 Hearts On Ice, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Raise a glass and bid on fun auction items. Benefits the American Heart Association in Maine. Aura Maine, 121 […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Portland Water District Trustees approve $47.5M budget for 2020

January 6, 2020

PORTLAND — The Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget, a 4.3% increase over 2019. Much of the increase is attributed to higher electricity costs, increases in materials and supplies, debt service and the addition of four positions, according to the district. Trustees also […]

Local & State, News

Bathhouse and sauna project aims for ‘thermal delight’ in Portland

by Randy Billings January 6, 2020January 5, 2020

Washington Baths, currently under construction, plans to provide a ‘communal bathing experience’ and massage services to the general public sometime next fall.