Nirav Shah, now the deputy director of the U.S. CDC, praised Maine for addressing extreme heat and tick-borne illnesses. Those who survive floods report more stress, anxiety and depression, health groups say.
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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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Sentry Meetings: Sept. 13-20
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 9/17 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 9/19 6 p.m. F.W. Park Committee Community Center Thu. 9/19 7 p.m. Energy Committee Town Hall South Portland Mon. 9/16 6:30 p.m. Conservation Committee Zoom, Planning/Dev. Wed. 9/18 7:30 a.m. Bike/Pedestrian Committee Planning/Dev. Wed. 9/18 4:30 p.m. Economic Development Planning/Dev. Wed. 9/18 5:30 […]
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Letter: Yard South deserves fair consideration, not fear
I am deeply committed to fostering genuine community engagement and citizen activism that sparks meaningful dialogue. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a No Yard South presentation led by one of the group’s founders and a former South Portland mayor. I was interested to hear the group’s concerns, constructive criticism and potential solutions. […]
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Casco Bay Estuary Partnership awards resiliency grants
Seven Maine nonprofits and communities received a total of $112,726 in grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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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 […]
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Is it summer or fall in Maine? Depends on whom you ask
The first three weeks of September fall into a gap between the meteorological and astronomical starts of fall, and fluctuating temperatures add to the uncertainty.
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South Portland plans $74 million renovation of Mahoney Middle. Residents ask if it’s needed.
The City Council has endorsed a plan to transform the former middle school into a city hall campus that will include expansions for the public library and a new police station.
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Sentry Meetings: Sept. 6-13
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 9/9 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Tue. 9/10 6:30 p.m. School Board Town Hall Tue. 9/10 7 p.m. Conservation Committee Town Hall Wed. 9/11 5:30 p.m. Community Services Committee Community Center Wed. 9/11 6 p.m. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion T.M. Library South Portland Mon. 9/9 8:30 a.m. Board of Health Zoom, Planning/Dev. […]
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Upcoming South Portland library events
The South Portland Public Library will host several events next week, including Conversation with a Cop, a book discussion and nature stories at the main library. A 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, South Portland Police Chief Daniel Ahern will visit for the afternoon to converse with attendees and answer questions they may have. At 6 […]