Fallbrook Commons, a 102-bed facility that’s under construction, will replace St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence, which has operated in Portland for decades.
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School Notebook: July 24
Avesta awards two scholarships Two students received $1,000 scholarships from Avesta Housing. The scholarships are awarded annual to Avesta Housing residents enrolled in a post-secondary education program, including college, graduate school, trade school or a certificate program, within the next 12 months. Gertrude Armelle Akimfura of Westbrook plans to attend the University of Southern Maine […]
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People and Business: July 24
Hires, promotions, appointments Stacey Foote was promoted to vice president of claims at MEMIC Group, a super-regional workers’ compensation insurance company. She will oversee the eastern region claims handling operation. She joined MEMIC in 2004 as a compensation specialist. Michael Smith was promoted to managing partner at law firm Preti Flaherty. He has been a […]
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Auburn man pleads guilty to robbery of postal carriers, burglaries of central Maine post offices
A traffic stop leads to the arrest of Winston O. McLeod and his co-defendant in the case.
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Portland Meetings: July 24-31
Wed. 7/24 11 a.m. Clean Elections Board City Hall Wed. 7/24 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 7/24 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Committee P.I. Community Center Tue. 7/30 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, City Hall
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From Peaks to Portland: Swimmers cross Casco Bay as charity event makes post-COVID return
About 200 people swam the 2.4-mile stretch between Peaks Island and East End Beach to raise money for the YMCA on Saturday morning.
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Portland’s latest housing report reignites debate over inclusionary zoning
The city approved the construction of 1,281 new housing units last year, the highest amount since at least 2010. But the completion of those units seems to be slowing, and developers and affordable housing proponents disagree about why.
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The Wrap: Candy Lounge opens in Camden; Portland to get roast beef restaurant
Also, The Pink Waffle food truck closes after 3 years; Orange Bike Brewing hosts events to benefit Black brewers; a new book on mushrooms from a Maine author; and more.
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Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: New strategic plan provides clear roadmap for student, staff and district success
The Portland Public Schools reached a milestone in June when the Board of Public Education unanimously approved our new strategic plan. The plan is the result of a tremendous effort over the past year by the whole Portland Public Schools community, working and talking together about how best to fulfill our district’s unique potential. Now […]
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People and Business: July 17
Hires, promotions, appointments Katie Day was promoted to director of communications at Portland Ovations. She was hired in 2019 as a production designer and promoted in 2021 to marketing manager. Jackie Curtis was promoted to senior vice president, senior human resources officer at Norway Savings Bank. She started working at the bank in 2022 as […]