The event in Portland was designed to build relationships between immigrants and between them and their new community. As an Afterschool Alliance ambassador, Barrett Takesian will study ways to increase access to programs throughout the state. A group led by former Director of State Planning Richard Barringer calls for adding plazas, gardens, a playground and a public landing to the more than 10 acres between the Maine State Pier and the former Portland Company property. A fourth grader at Greely Middle School in Cumberland was the driving force behind a read-a-thon that raised $45,000 for relief efforts, and a Yarmouth High School club raises thousands more than their original goal. Rep. Kyle Bailey wants to ask voters to weigh in on a bond question this November to build a $110 million convention center in the city 'to invest in our future.'. Greely High School in Cumberland was ranked first in the state based on test scores and college readiness, Greely Middle School 6-8 made the grade for the first time. Dogs must be leashed at Woods Road Community Forest from December through March to protect the winter deer habitat. Compiled by David C.L. Hockey players turn out to see how they match up in the Armstrong Skills Competition, an event to raise money for small business pandemic relief spearheaded by Maine Mariners coach Riley Armstrong. If approved, the new plan would allow riders on the OceanView and Town Market loops to schedule rides, and Metro would add stops at Maine Medical Center and Thompson's Point in Portland. "It's letting people know that we're done with the suffering and the violence. Wisdom Tea offers a way for Falmouth High School students to learn from their elders as they tackle life's challenges. More than a dozen teachers and supporters ran into the frigid water off East End Beach Sunday and raised money for 400 books about perseverance and overcoming obstacles. The Valentine Phantom's annual handiwork shows up in Portland Tuesday. The wildly popular annual event, which was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, will feature more family-centered events, an expanded family care station and more handicapped-accessible parking. The 8-year-olds track down the Portland artist and discover the history of a lobby sculpture at Mabel I. Wilson Elementary School. High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth. Board members, spurred by a string of hate mail in the area, are working on a resolution to encourage age-appropriate conversations about the incidents and the display of pride images in schools. The city is seeking ideas on how to improve the Riverton park. Portland city councilors agree to have a developer continue its work in spite of calls for it to wait until November when a measure to mandate smaller shelters could be on the ballot. A push to limit the size of homeless shelters in the city fails at the polls and voters elect District 1 and District 2 councilors. Supporters say the time is right for a "critical investment to address the deep inequities in our schools.". Events include a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 9:30 a.m. and fireworks at night. Residents are urged to get involved as the town begins looking at improvements over the next decade. Let's Talk at Falmouth High will feature three speakers discussing race, women's rights and consent education. A consultant and a residents' group will explore how the library can be more environmentally friendly. Five individual properties have been listed as historic landmarks, however. In addition to school budget validation votes, contested races to be decided in Falmouth, Cumberland, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth include those for municipal boards and school boards. Decentraland Vs. Another $3,000 is needed for pay for library "extras," such as speakers and performers. The town is now shooting for completion next summer of the project at the Woods Road landfill. The money had been misallocated to the general fund as surplus, but the hall is now back in the black. The proposal to add 13 acres to the 334-acre preserve will go to voters at Town Meeting on April 30. Singer and actress Laura Darrell, who performed at this year's "Magic of Christmas," is finding it nice to be back home in Maine. Updated: 6:52 PM PST January 27, 2023 WASHINGTON Authorities have publicly released video showing five Memphis police officers fatally beating a Black man; the beating prompted murder. Portland Youth Corps will allow teenagers to explore careers in conservation and environmental stewardship while working on city park projects and learning from pros. Maine school districts have come to different conclusions. A 15-member committee will decide whether a walking trail can be built on or near the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad tracks or if the corridor should remain as is for future train use. The pandemic has meant Rippleffect's Cow Island is off limits, forcing the Portland-based organization to shift its programming. 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Tucker family seeks answers from Westbrook police, Native people are scared: Invasive beetle found in Cumberland County threatens Wabanaki culture, Decorated veteran, 93, has fond memories of her service, Drawing determines Mazer winner of at-large council seat in Portland, Tied tally for at-large Portland council seat to be decided by random drawing, Language center gives New Mainers boost in quest for college degrees, Couple aims to bring back best of Benoits, Portlands Disctrict 2 council hopefuls target housing affordability, Medical campus construction switches up Rock Row time line, District 1 Portland council hopefuls propose solutions to housing crunch, Maine police chief, dad warns about opioid overdoses, At-large Portland council candidates share stances on housing, shelters, other priorities, Drivers, get ready for some I-295 detours, Maine maple producers tap into fall festival, Fundraiser will help New Mainers, veterans in need furnish homes, Portland urged to get creative about loss of parking from outdoor dining, University mulls adding townhouses to Portlands Bedford Street, Maine Medical Center nurses urge hospital to revert to previous COVID protections, Family-owned Giroux Energy merges with Dead River Company, Portland council divided on finding new city manager, Investigation continues into Portland natives death following collision in Gorham, Race is on for Portland council, school board seats, Portland High School celebrates bicentennial, Portland history professor makes his first foray into fiction, Safe-haven baby box law goes into effect this fall, Porchfest returns to Portlands Deering Center to celebrate music, community, Maine Preservation rolls out new drive-by tours of historic sites, Portlands oldest house of worship in period of transition, Alleys to get artistic touch through new Portland Downtown program, Portland Community Squash Center wants to up its game, Preble Street challenges landlords to house 100 vets by Veterans Day, 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Bramhall Square, Effort underway to recall Portland Charter Commission member, Rappellers to go Over the Edge Saturday for veterans, Talbot Community School says goodbye to two veteran literacy specialists, Portland police make arrest in Bayside stabbing, Portland voters choose Charter Commission members, pass school budget, Portland council approves moratorium on homeless shelters in Bayside, Portlands economic development director steps down after a dozen years, Breast milk donor depot, dispensary to open in Portland, Portland Public Library soon to welcome back patrons, Noise issues remain hurdle to summer concerts at Rock Row, Maines tallest building OKd for downtown Portland, Childrens museum poised to open with mix of sparkling new, old favorites, Portland Schools hope to have new police policies in place in fall, Support mounting for rail trail expansion to New Hampshire, Portland legislator pushes for Portland-Lewiston rail service, Referendum wont impact homeless center plan, Portland officials say, So much life and happiness at Maine Eid celebration, Pandemic doesnt stop first album release for local musician, Consolidation approved for Portland health, human services offices, Portland author explores lore of Bigfoot in Maine, Waynflete team examines climate change through the arts, Operacin Museo nets top honor for Portland Spanish teacher. With a lot of help from SAD 51 students, teacher John Marlowe raises money with the goal of fostering a love of literacy in a West African village. Preble Street's 40-bed facility at the site of its former resource center will help shelter those who can't access other facilities. Six other states have implemented the devices that allow for the anonymous surrender of a newborn. The city says consolidating the offices at 39 Forest Ave. is "the most affordable long-term option to house and deliver social services.". The New England Arab American Organization holds a drive-up Eid celebration in Westbrook for the second year in a row because of the pandemic. Prince Memorial Library to host talk on Maine Big Night, Yarmouth Community Services wins chambers Presidents Award, Falmouth, Cumberland businesses merge with environment in mind, Games with grandfather inspire new chess club for those with memory loss, North Yarmouth, Falmouth looking for their oldest residents, Freeport board puts off vote on controversial apartment project, Cumberland should act now on affordable housing, task force says, Falmouth receives county funding for heat assistance, Recycle masks, sneakers, lamps and coats Feb. 25 in Cumberland, Modular classrooms at center of SAD 51 five-year facilities plan, Yarmouth man wins 2023 eco-Excellence Award, Yarmouth families step up to support beloved crossing guard, Dog retirement home broadening its reach to help with others vet bills, North Yarmouth mom hopes her book will inspire inclusion and acceptance of differing abilities, Yarmouth council plans to create Police Services Advisory Committee, AARP Tax-Aide Program available at Falmouth library, Falmouth kindergarten registration now open, RSU 5 Superintendents Notebook: The struggle is real for student mental health, Freeport residents against proposed apartment complex seek others to speak out, A bond of more than 40 years bolstered by bunco, Falmouth students gaining wisdom from OceanView residents, Greely High School student advances to national debate competition, Yarmouth opens new facilities at Transfer Station, Mental wellness program takes shape for Cumberland police officers, Yarmouth moves forward on ordinance to require new affordable housing in town, Gorham woman revels in retirement as time to reach her peak, Pickleball takes Falmouth, Cumberland, North Yarmouth by storm, New Royal River data fuels dam removal efforts, Falmouth Schools begin planning for campus of the future, Cumberland chiefs appointment allows for give and take, Letter: Todays press lacks crucial journalism, Shops at Falmouth Center project gets planners OK, 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nonprofit preserves a piece of working waterfront, Free session on mindfulness, meditation in Falmouth, Trudy Birds lbar celebrates grand opening in North Yarmouth, Room at the inn: Falmouth congregation takes in asylum-seeking families, Falmouth residents have new textile recycling option, Public meeting Jan. 12 on Falmouth school campus plan, New year, new upgrades in store for Cultivating Community farm, Falmouth fifth grader moving up in world of Irish dance, Volunteers driving force behind Cumberland Wood Bank, Newest art installation takes flight in Yarmouth, Letter: Pine Grove now too depressing to visit, Cumberland town clerk retires after 22 years with town, Holiday celebrations light up Yarmouth and Cumberland, Falmouth Route 1 mixed-use project not yet set for green light, More men Man Up to Cancer with growing support group, Community adds the spirit to Christmas with Kennerley concert, he says, North Yarmouths Old Town House gets a new mouse, Pine Grove project leaves some residents wondering where forest went, Trail vs. rail: Mixed response at Casco Bay Rail Trail hearing, Yarmouth approves vision statement to guide planning, Yarmouth joins initiative to keep textiles out of landfills, SAD 51 to discuss moving forward after failed school vote, Memorial basketball courts a community effort, grateful Falmouth family says, Yarmouth fourth-graders going to bat for the birds, Performance honors two young Freeport lives lost, Rescuer of senior dogs gives everything I can, $1.5M Yarmouth Transfer Station project has begun, North Yarmouth Academy students dig in at school construction site, Falmouth Police recovery coaching program going strong, Local schools have more job openings than usual, Yarmouth looks to place historic schoolhouse on the market, Residents asked to Imagine Yarmouth to assist in future planning, Election results: Juli, Regan elected to Falmouth School Board, Election results: Candura, Mitchell, Vine win seats in SAD 51, Election results: 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Yarmouth Budget Committee, Election results: Joint campaign for North Yarmouth Select Board succeeds, Falmouth library nears goal in spring funding campaign, Five towns partner with GPCOG for climate solution funds, Yarmouth Clam Festival returns with more free, family fun, Falmouth puts its history on permanent display, Yarmouth schools finalize goals for next five years, Portland to Auburn rail trail possibilities under consideration, Towns ready for voters on Election Day, June 14, Swallows or swifts? Only one restaurant has applied for permanent outside space, and the pandemic measure allowing others to operate outdoors ends Oct. 22. "The metaverse will likely infiltrate every sector in some way in the coming years, with the market opportunity estimated at over $1 trillion in yearly revenues." The bank pointed out that consumers worldwide are already spending $54 billion on virtual goods every year. The Freeport and Yarmouth theater programs were regional winners in the Maine Drama Festival and individual students were also recognized from the three high schools. The Falmouth Fire Department has received a FEMA grant to purchase new breathing apparatus for firefighters and a new air compressor system. The Newman Police Department received 73 calls for service and reported 107 officer-initiated calls for a total of 180 incidents from Feb. 10 to Feb. 16. Two days after the beating, Denton "won an injunction against the alleged victim, claiming that the victim had in the past fractured the boy's face and threatened the boy with a firearm on Aug.. Happy Wheels is rolling toward an opening in early 2022. The Portland, South Portland and Westbrook districts decided not to administer the federally mandated end-of-year proficiency test for English Language Learners. Percival Baxter to forever be a place for recreation and education programs and a sanctuary for birds. Until 1990, the mayor of the city of d was also the voivodeship governor. The donation will aid Weekend Anime's efforts to expand, while also raising awareness about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Retail and office space vacancies in greater Portland went up in 2020, but the industrial space sector remained strong, brokers say. Pavel Sulyandziga, an opera singer whose father lives in Yarmouth, says he is particularly sensitive to the invasion of Ukraine because he has many friends there. The new owner of the former Rite Aid/Walgreens building at Forest and Ocean avenues intends to subdivide the building. Police: Bear attacks woman, dog, in southern Oregon FAA issues warning about type of seaplane that crashed James scores season-high 43, Lakers beat Trail Blazers Despite an uptick in bookings and reservations, hotels and restaurants are finding it a challenge to operate at pre-pandemic levels due to a shortage of workers. Jon Hinck and Victoria Pelletier also want to help tackle violent crime in the city. Shop Chewy Pharmacy for the best pet prescription medications online! Hazardous deadwood will be removed from the popular 29-acre preserve in Falmouth. David C.L. Police Beat Sanford body found in 2017 identified as woman who died in 1891 by CBS 13 15 hours ago Police say the remains are those of 24-year-old Edith Patten, who was born in 1867 and died in. Maine maple producers revel in another opportunity for business with a second annual fall fest approaching. Eamon White custom designed cleats for a New York Jets player as part of an NFL campaign to support players' causes. Sunflower Farm in Cumberland is on the tour, with goat yoga, goat visits, live music and a farmers market. The middle school students are on North Yarmouth Academy's Civil Rights Team and wrote 'Alex' as a teaching tool to encourage acceptance. 2012 Infiniti M35h Transmission Problems, What Celebrity Should I Draw Quiz, Tiny Homes For Sale In Hiawassee, Ga, Sauna Sprained Ankle, Articles S. CRCST practice Singer and actress Laura Darrell, who performed at this year's "Magic of Christmas," is finding it nice to be back home in Maine. Recommendations include setting up a city racial equity department and giving more power to the citizens panel that reviews internal investigations at the police department. Pavel Sulyandziga, an opera singer whose father lives in Yarmouth, says he is particularly sensitive to the invasion of Ukraine because he has many friends there. The suspect was also shot and is hospitalized. Amy Canfield will lead the newsrooms at The Forecaster, Lakes Region Weekly and American Journal weekly newspapers. Assaults in other areas of the city remain under investigation. The three members are gearing up for their first East Coast tour, the result of a year of hustle and following their dream. Solo adventuring, on the Camino de Santiago and Mount Everest, gives Marieta Atienza, 68, a recently retired nurse, a new lease on life. SAD 51 is facing an ed tech shortage ahead of summer hiring, Yarmouth saw double the usual number of resignations and retirements during the 2021-2022 school year and Falmouth has more than 20 vacancies. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Mariani's apartment in the 200 block of Parkwood Circle at about 4 p.m. Saturday. The Route 100-area tax district consists of 45 acres and includes two housing developments, a restaurant and office buildings. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teens should sleep 8 to 10 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - 19 News meteorologist Jon Loufman was attacked and severely beaten in his home on July 9, according to Bay Village police. A partnership between the McAuley Residence in Portland and Southern Maine Community College aims to ease the way for the women, while also providing enrichment opportunities for their children. Residents will vote in June on whether the option should be added to the district's curriculum. As I was drinking my coffee this morning, I flipped through the latest edition of the Mid-Coast Forecaster, a weekly publication that covers news and events from my local area. There are a dozen companies in the state, including two in Portland, that offer tours that allow the public an opportunity to try their hand at lobstering. Running out of space, the Portland cemetery looks to a parcel that includes the site of the historic Stevens Tavern. A planned expansion would include two additional squash courts, a cafe, community kitchen and space to hold meetings, lectures, potlucks or open mike nights. Overall, the city's commercial real estate market has fared "remarkably" well during the pandemic, according to the Boulos Company. Rondrick Marqualin Grant, 26, of Kilgore, was held Monday on bonds totaling $12,000 on charges of possession of between 4 and 400 grams of a controlled substance and criminal mischief between $750 . Former Deering Rams Ryan Flaherty and Ryan Reid will be inducted later this year into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. We wtorek (24 stycznia) podpisana zostanie umowa z wykonawc na budow odcinka drogi ekspresowej S74 przez Kielce. Nationally, there was an85% decrease in breast cancer screenings,75% decline in colon cancer screenings, 74% decrease in prostate cancer screenings and 56% decrease in lung cancer screeningsin April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019. The 70 student nurses have been trained to help at vaccine clinics at the Maine Mall, York Hospital and Greater Portland Health. Anna Trevorrow and Sarah Michniewicz are competing to replace Councilor Belinda Ray, who did not seek re-election. In addition, the town's housing authority should take on a bigger and more proactive role, the task force chairperson says. Police Beat Feb. 28 CECIL Assault alleged: Michael Mariani, 51, of Cecil Township, is charged by Cecil police with strangulation, simple assault and harassment. Krista Cole, who also owns Sur Lie in Portland, will continue to offer dishes made with local ingredients. The district has been reviewing and revising school rules that relate to police involvement since it ended the school resource officer program last year. PORTLAND, Ore. Portland is on pace in 2022 to surpass the record 90 homicides of 2021. This year's concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer and the audience. The Drip Bar in Westbrook delivers vitamins and nutrients directly into their customers' bloodstreams. Sierra Club Maine will host a series of discussions ranging from waste reduction to the intersection of racism, economics and climate change, and Maine Audubon and the Maine Outdoor Film Festival team up for a special night of showings. Our mission is to be our very best. Masks and other supplies will be distributed free of charge in an attempt to stem the omicron variant. The Telling Room of Portland worked with a group of middle school writers and "A Glimpse of My Shadow" is the result. The group meets next on July 15 and has set a July 28 session to hear from the public on changes they would like to see to the city charter. On March 7, the Portland City Council will decide whether to change the name of Bedford Park to Noyes Park, correcting what the Noyes family, the Parks Department and independent groups believe is an historical error. An Opa-locka Police sergeant who is also the town mayor's brother was arrested on multiple charges after authorities said he spent years beating his wife and kids. If it passes at the polls, the new limit would mean no more than 30 building permits would be given out annually.
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