News in Portland

Portland panel eyes foam packaging ban

PORTLAND — A task force of residents, environmental advocates, business leaders and city officials began work Monday on an ordinance that may ultimately ban the use of containers made from polystyrene foam. The Green Packaging Working Group, led by City Councilor Ed Suslovic, include...

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 2:10 pm

India St., Libbytown plans will be Portland discussion topics

PORTLAND — Upcoming meetings will gather public input to help create plans for the future of the India Street and Libbytown neighborhoods. Residents are invited to share their thoughts about the India Street neighborhood at an open house Saturday, from 12:30-5:30 p.m., at the Maine J...

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 1:10 pm

Portland lacks full funding for Capisic Pond restoration

PORTLAND — The main focus of a public meeting Monday night at Deering High School, ostensibly to update residents on plans to improve Capisic Pond Park and gather more input for the next phase of planning, became how, if and when the improvements will be funded. The city and its cons...

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 12:50 pm

Regional meeting identifies issues facing Casco Bay clammers

BRUNSWICK — Marine resource experts who discussed how to begin regional efforts to conserve the softshell clam said green crabs and nitrogen are the No. 1 enemy. Harvesters from Scarborough to Wiscasset attended the meeting the Casco Bay Marine Resource Summit on March 7 at the Bruns...

Dylan Martin • News •

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 11:50 am

Portland charter school fires, sues founding director

PORTLAND — After firing its founding director last week, the Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is suing the former executive. Joshua Carver, attorney for the ch...

Amber Cronin • News •

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 11:40 am

Never too latte: Portland coffee purveyors keep percolating

PORTLAND — While plans call for Starbucks Coffee Co. to open its third downtown shop in the coming weeks, coffee lovers seem unperturbed by the java giant's growing footprint in the city. The Seattle-based coffee company is

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 11:30 am

Consensus reached on revised student restraint rules

PORTLAND — Even the staunchest opponents to revising Maine’s student restraint and seclusion laws are accepting proposed changes that would loosen the existing law. “Overall I am really pleased (with the changes),” said Deb Davis, a disability rights advocate w...

Amber Cronin • News •

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:50 am

Portland School Notebook

Cheverus High School announces first semester honor roll Grade Nine high honors: Catherine Brewer, David Cheng, Kenneth Drelich, Emily Grinnell, Andrew Jalbert, Ian Lander, Gordon Murray, Matthew Proia, William Saunders, Catherine Sinclair, Willa Tara...

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Arts Calendar March 13-26

Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 3/13 Marianne Boruch, 7 p.m., Woodbury Campus Center, University of...

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Robert Hayden Miller, 71

PORTLAND — Robert Hayden Miller, 71, of Portland, died Feb. 25 at Mercy Hospital after a long illness. Miller was born Aug. 13, 1941 in Portland, a son of James and Evelyn Miller. He attended local schools, graduating from Deering High School, followed by service in...

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013