Though the move signals progress on the long-considered conversion, project overseer Jeremiah Bartlett said, ‘We’re much closer to the beginning of this than we are the end.’
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Portland first responders honor lives lost in 23rd anniversary of 9/11
About 2 dozen Portland residents joined the commemoration at Fort Allen Park on Wednesday morning.
Portland City Hall is becoming a wedding destination
The number of city hall weddings in Portland has gone up nearly 500% since 2020 as a growing number of people look to opt out of traditional ceremonies.
A Window on the Past: Harry Houdini’s trip to Portland in 1908
One of the greatest showmen on earth was Harry Houdini, who often performed in ports of call, including Portland in 1908. Born in 1874 in Budapest, Houdini’s birth name was Ehrich Weiss. He came to America with his family in 1876 and endured a challenging childhood, setting out at age 17 with his brother to […]
Developers pitch second condo complex with accessory dwelling units in Portland
GreenMars Real Estate is pioneering a housing model made possible by a state law that encourages denser development.
Letter: Project Feed needs a temporary relocation
I am a volunteer at Project Feed, an emergency food pantry completely staffed by volunteers. The pantry, located at Woodfords Congregational UCC Church in Portland, has been serving clients since 1975. We distribute 1-2 tons of food each month. Due to extensive planned renovation at Woodfords Church, Project Feed needs to relocate on a temporary […]
Portland Meetings: Sept. 11-18
Wed. 9/11 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission City Hall Wed. 9/11 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 9/11 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Mon. 9/16 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 9/17 4 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall Tue. 9/17 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Zoom Wed. 9/18 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom […]
People and Business: Sept. 11
Hires, promotions, appointments Nancy Jarrett was hired at Keller Williams Realty as assistant market center administrator and Corey Lynn Morton joined as director of agent services. Seven new associates joined Keller Williams in August: Jacob Cloutier, Faith Fontaine, Julia Langham, Deanna McKenna, Jane Meisenbach, Richard Meisenbach and Greg Selmon. Cannabis attorney Jill G. Cohen was […]
Documentary highlights futsal community in Kennedy Park
The young Portland director received the Emerging Maine Filmmaker Award for the project showing the community in one of Maine’s most diverse neighborhoods.
Inaugural 5K supports housing for first responders, veterans
The fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation drew 300 runners to Payson Park.