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Portland Hall developer trades parking for park

Deering Street change removes preservation concerns PORTLAND — Plans to turn the former college dorm at 645 Congress St. into apartments have been altered in response to concerns from neighbors and historic preservation officials. Greg Shinberg, a partner in ...

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Charges dropped against 2 former DHS coaches

PORTLAND — The Cumberland County district attorney's office dropped charges last month against two former Deering High School assistant baseball coaches who were accused of furnishing a place for minors to consume alcohol. Communications Director Tamara Getchell of the DA's offic...

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Portland council pushes green design rules

Councilors spar over formula business delay PORTLAND — The City Council approved a measure Monday that will require new or renovated buildings that either belong to the city or are somehow funded by the city to get green building certification. The city's Green ...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Portland

3/29 Victoria Crane, 53, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Ben Roper on a charge of misuse of 911. 3/29 at 8:30 a.m. Josiah Dubay, 30, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Kevin Haley on a charge of operating after suspension. 3/29 at 4 p.m. Micha...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Chickens: The ultimate spring accessory

Classes, orders for chickens fill up PORTLAND — Paris Farmers Union will receive 800 live chickens next month, and some of them may end up in a backyard near you. "We've seen a great increase in orders for chickens," said Clint Farnham, manager of...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Collection 2009

Falmouth High School sophomore Amy Cook, 16, works on a puffy pink glamour gown for Portland Arts and Technology High School's Collection 2009 fashion show being held April 16 at Deering High School. (Billings photo)

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tour highlights Portland school's environmental efforts

PORTLAND — Elementary school students this week got a close look at the many programs that promote and explore environmental sustainability at Lincoln Middle School. On Monday, students from Longfellow Elementary School toured the school, where they planted seedlings they hope wil...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
MaineHealth pulls out of Portland Bayside deal

PORTLAND — A $40 million project that would have put an eight-story office building and a parking garage on city land in Bayside has become a victim of the economic downturn. MaineHealth last week announced the cancellation of the project, citing economic instability and financial...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Portland Trails to discuss future routes

PORTLAND — Portland Trails will hold a public forum Thursday, April 9, to gather input on future trails in Libbytown, Valley Street and Parkside. The nonprofit organization would like suggestions about ways to improve sidewalks, trails and trail connections, and bike facilities in...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
State pier brainstorming session Saturday in Portland

PORTLAND — The city will hold its final public input session about the Maine State Pier from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at the Ocean Gateway Terminal. The workshop, "Creating a Pier for Portland's Future," will include group work sessions where participants ...

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009