If you’ve been to DiMillo’s Restaurant on the Portland waterfront, you may have noticed the antique diving suit on display in the front lobby. Let’s take a look at the submarine diver who owned that suit, Bill Clark. Born in South Portland in 1927, William Augustus Clark III became more familiarly known to his friends, […]
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Cape Elizabeth Business Summit creates conversation
The town hosted a connection with local businesses to look for feedback to make cooperating with the town easier for business owners.
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Norway Savings Bank contributes to The Opportunity Alliance
Representatives from Norway Savings Bank swung by The Opportunity Alliance in South Portland last week to deliver a holiday donation of $2,500 to the organization. The donation, according to a news release, was part of the Helping Hands initiative at the bank that has featured surprise stops and donations by Norway Savings to nonprofits across […]
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A Window on the Past: The life of a submarine diver – Robert E. Chase
When we look back at Portland Harbor news in the early 1900s, there are a few local divers who stand out. The term “submarine diver” was what they called themselves back then, using the term sub-marine to mean “under water.” These divers were not like the scuba divers that we think of today. Divers in […]
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Our Sustainable City: Extended producer responsibility in Maine
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by excessive packaging waste, you are not alone. Maine has been a leader in enacting Extended Producer Responsibility or “product stewardship” laws, which have a proven track record of saving taxpayer dollars, reducing waste and protecting our environment. Unlike traditional trash and recycling programs, which are managed and funded by municipal governments, […]
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People and Business: Dec. 25
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Zarro was hired as executive director for the Bicycle Coalition of Maine beginning next month. He has held the position of director of community partnerships at the Greater Portland Council of Governments, as well as outreach and development director at GrowSmart Maine. Olivia Pol joined Fontaine Family – The Real Estate […]
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Cape Elizabeth launches third attempt at a new school project
A $116 million referendum was soundly rejected by voters in 2022 and a $94.7 million one was narrowly defeated in November.
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Scarborough considers 96-unit affordable and workforce housing development
The development would consist of 60 affordable units for people 55 and older in one building and another 36 units of workforce housing spread across three buildings.
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DA office awarded grant to track, test sexual assault kits
The nearly $2.5 million three-year federal grant for the project will make it so Maine is no longer the sole state to not inventory any sexual assault kits.