The proposal would allow dogs to remain off-leash only during select times August through March.
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Throwing shade: Skin cancer risk prompts addition to Portland playground
A medical practice donates funds to erect a shade structure on the Eastern Promenade.
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Sculptor selected for Portland roundabout art
PORTLAND — On a recommendation from the Roundabout Art Selection Committee, the Portland Public Art Committee on July 17 chose sculptor Mark Pettegrow’s “Passing the Torch” for the roundabout planned at the intersection of Brighton Avenue, Falmouth Street and Deering Avenue. “The artwork potentially highlights this location as a gateway to Portland and the importance […]
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Self-watering flowerpots arrive in downtown Portland
PORTLAND — Through a partnership between Portland Downtown and the city’s Parks, Recreation and Facilities department, there are now 40 new self-watering flowerpots along Congress Street. According to Portland Downtown, “the new self-watering planters have a water reservoir, which will reduce maintenance, and the lighter materials will enable the planters to be stored in the […]
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National Alzheimer’s conference set for Portland
PORTLAND — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is bringing its national Educating America Tour to the city on Aug. 6. The free Alzheimer’s and caregiver educational conference will be held at the Portland Regency Hotel on Milk Street from 9 a.m-12:30 p.m. The conference, according to the foundation, “is designed to connect people with information […]
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Portland Meetings: July 24-31
Wed. 7/24 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 7/24 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Council PICC Thur. 7/25 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee CH Thur. 7/25 4 p.m. Portland Development Corporation CH Tues. 7/30 4 p.m. Board of Harbor Commissioners 2 Portland Fish Pier Tues. 7/30 5:30 p.m. Health and Human Services/Public Safety Committee CH
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Bates a ‘destination for dance’ over next two weekends
The Bates Dance Festival starts Thursday with a more concentrated schedule than previous years.
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Portland planning director moving on to higher education
Jeff Levine will join the faculty at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Portland Wheelers gives assisted bicycle rides to those who can’t do it alone
The nonprofit makes it possible for people living with a disability or dementia to get outside in a way they may not have experienced in years or at all.
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‘Magic Flute’ on stage at Merrill this week
Opera Maine hosts its annual summer production.