Last week, a panel of local, state and federal representatives answered questions from 75 ESOL students at Portland Adult Education.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Victoria Mansion gets 19th-century updates
The National Historic Landmark on Danforth Street is undergoing three restoration projects that will bring it closer to its original appearance in 1860.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland Jetport plans nearly $5 million in improvements
The money would fund upgrades to the passenger terminal building and parking garage, and the development of a new over-the-water flight path meant to reduce neighborhood noise complaints.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Campaign signs are everywhere. But are they any use?
Roads and lawns across Maine are dotted with colorful, all-caps messaging about the election. But whether yard signs are effective or an eyesore depends who you ask.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Man charged in fatal Portland shooting denied bail
Aaron Karp is charged with murder in the death of Susan McHugh. Prosecutors say Karp killed McHugh in Morrill’s Corner during a confrontation between rival motorcycle clubs.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland to open warming shelter this winter
The city will work with community partners to operate a warming shelter this winter, officials announced Friday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
A warm day in Portland, but 77 degrees falls short of a record
Halloween 1946 saw a high of 80 degrees in Portland, and that record has held since, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love Fairs and Sales: Oct. 31
Christmas fair and bake sale – Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. New and used items, baked goods, raffles, white elephant table and more. Coffee and doughnuts, hot dogs, chili and chili dogs available. Windham craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Christian Academy, 1051 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Portland shooting suspect makes first court appearance, enters no plea
Omar Abd Elkader, 21, appeared virtually in the Cumberland County Courthouse on Wednesday. He is being held without bail on a murder charge in the death of Edgar Cando, 31, of Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Stacks Pancake Co. to open new location; Maine Bagel closing in Scarborough
Also, Vickie’s Veggie Table has closed in Biddeford; Lay Day Roasters launches in West Bayside; competition winners; unemployment clinics for restaurant workers announced; and Ocotillo adds dinner.