Tammy Armstrong, author of “Pearly Everlasting,” a novel about a family that raises a bear cub with their own child, will hold a book launch Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 200 Running Hill Road, South Portland. The author spent much of her childhood in South Portland, where she grew up listening […]
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UMaine Extension offers food preservation workshops
Workshops on preserving Maine foods will be offered on Oct. 7 and Oct. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fork Food Lab, 97 Darling Ave., South Portland. “Preserving the Harvest” workshop topics include canning fruit jam, pepper jelly and apples. The workshops are offered by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership […]
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Home-sharing program launches in South Portland
Age Friendly South Portland is getting the word out about a new home-sharing program that can potentially match homeowners who have excess space with those in need of housing. Nesterly is partnering with MaineHousing in a pilot program to help link homeowners and potential tenants. They do background and credit checks on both homeowners and […]
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STRIVE U hosts open house
STRIVE U, a two-year residential and educational post-secondary program for people ages 18-26 with intellectual disabilities, is holding an open house on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the organization’s Nye Street campus in Portland. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the program, ask questions, meet current staff and […]
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No roundabout planned for Cape Elizabeth’s town center
Town Councilors argued the $825,000 plan they approved could be implemented sooner, would not impact taxpayers, and leaves the possibility for a roundabout in the future.
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SMCC opens Veterans Resource Center
The center is a hub for students at the community college to connect, as well as access resources and aid.
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Portland food pantry urgently seeks temporary location
Project FEED at Woodfords Corner must find a new location by the end of September or pause their operations for at least a year.
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Cape council expands senior tax relief program
The council added nearly $193,000 from the town’s unassigned fund balance to bring the program to $300,000 and adjusted the proportional relief given to each resident based on income.
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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 […]
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Cape Elizabeth selects Fox as new town manager
Patrick Fox was formerly the city of Saco’s public works director since 2012.