Johnson’s early work formed the basis for modern earthquake detection systems and even inspired a passage in author Tom Clancy’s 1984 spy thriller ‘The Hunt for Red October.’
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Student-trustee: Change from ‘USM’ to ‘UMaine Portland’ will help our state grow, prosper
Leveraging the city’s name recognition and image could draw new students to all UMaine System campuses and fill jobs statewide.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Mercy embarks on next phase of campus relocation
The second phase would include expansion of the hospital building on Fore River Parkway and construction of a new surgical center.
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 4-11
Portland Wed. 12/4 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 12/4 6:30 p.m. District 1 Meeting 195 North St. Thur. 12/5 5 p.m. Parks Commission CH Thur. 12/5 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CH Mon. 12/9 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority CH Mon. 12/9 5:30 p.m. Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee CH Mon. 12/9 6 p.m. […]
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One last skate for old time’s sake
Happy Wheels on Warren Avenue will close Sunday, Dec. 15, after 46 years in business.
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Strimling bows out, Snyder sworn in
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder and City Councilors Pious Ali and Tae Chong take the oath of office Monday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s holiday retail season kicks off strong, with online sales really clicking
The first weekend of holiday sales appears to be robust, including a possible record for Small Business Saturday.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Application process begins for reimbursement from asylum seeker fund
PORTLAND — Community partners can now request reimbursement for assistance they provided while the city operated an emergency shelter for close to 450 asylum seekers at the Portland Expo between June 9 and Aug. 15. “We know there’s a need in the community and so we want to assist our partners who helped in this […]
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Santa to visit the Portland Fire Museum
PORTLAND — Santa will visit the Portland Fire Museum at 157 Spring St. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 14, to hear children’s 2019 Christmas wishes. Christmas village scenes have been built inside two of the museum’s horse stalls displaying more than 20 ceramic firehouses with apparatus, figures, snow […]
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MaineHousing gives 5 affordable housing projects a $6.8 million boost
Projects in Portland, South Portland, Waterville and Bangor will create or preserve 275 affordable housing units, says the housing authority.