A busy stretch of Interstate 295 between Portland and Falmouth will be closed for 64 hours while workers replace an aging highway bridge.
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The time has come: Veranda Street bridge project starts this week
The state’s rapid-fire demolition and replacement of an aging highway overpass in Portland will close Veranda Street starting Monday and a busy stretch of highway for more than three days starting Friday.
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Portland entry wins national best bus stop contest after invalid votes are rejected
An underdog contender, the brightly decorated Congress Street shelter appeared to lose to a Boston competitor Friday morning, but was later confirmed the winner after online votes generated by spam bots were thrown out.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland Adult Education to have new leadership starting this summer
Abbie Yamamoto, the current director of the Maine Association for New Americans, will take over as executive director of Portland Adult Education starting this summer.
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Feeling powerless in the face of Ukraine’s war, a Portland couple unfurls a ritual
Ben and Victoria Bernard have taken to flying homemade Ukrainian flags from a spot overlooking I-295.
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Portland Charter Commission to take up proposals, including City Council size, code of ethics
The commission, which meets Wednesday, also is expected to continue debating leadership models under the guidance of two facilitators.
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Portland: Waving goodbye to a wonderful winter sports season
Champions, championships make a triumphant return.
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Portland family’s request to change park’s name raises questions about history
The Noyes family is asking for Bedford Park to be renamed Noyes Park, but a decision has twice been delayed as city councilors seek more information.
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Portland restaurants take varied courses when employees, and owners, come down with COVID
While many have closed for health reasons or lack of staffing, others continue operating if they can.
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Portland Bulldogs Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Joe Russo (32nd year, 436-179 overall record, five state championships) 2019-20 record: 3-16 (Lost, 77-22, to Edward Little in Class AA North quarterfinals) 2020-21 record: 3-6 (no postseason, COVID) Top returning players: Spencer Cross (Senior), Wani Donato (Senior), Jose Kiala (Senior), Pitia Donato (Junior) Pivotal games: Dec. 10 LEWISTON, Dec. 21 @ […]