News in Portland

Vote on bus service has implications for Falmouth, Portland

METRO's No. 7 bus makes a stop at Shaw's supermarket on Route 1 in Falmouth. The fate of the Falmouth Flyer will be decided when Falmouth residents vote on whether to continue the service.

Amber Cronin • News •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm

First-time candidates challenge incumbent Portland city councilors

PORTLAND — Three City Council seats are up for grabs in the Nov. 6 election, and each race pits an incumbent against a challenger who has never held elected office. Two-term Councilor Kevin Donoghue faces Justin Benjamin Pollard in District 1, which includes the East End, the Old Por...

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 11:30 am

Bicyclists face squeeze on Martin's Point bridge between Portland, Falmouth

FALMOUTH — With construction work beginning on a new Martin's Point bridge, bicyclists say the narrow lanes create hazardous conditions for motorists and bike riders. Traffic patterns on the bridge are still in transition, but the final set-up will include a 12-foot travel lane in ea...

Amber Cronin • News •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 9:10 am

Portland's India Street neighborhood ponders historic designation

PORTLAND — The India Street Neighborhood Association will discuss the proposed creation of a neighborhood historic district at a meeting Wednesday night. Hilary Bassett, executive director of Greater Portland Landmarks, will be present to explain the city's historic preservation prog...

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 8:20 am

Portland may contribute $75K to Canco Woods preservation

PORTLAND — Neighborhood residents and a prominent conservation organization have banded together to raise $280,000 to preserve an urban woodland along Canco Road. But another $120,000 is needed soon to protect Canco Woods, as the 12.75-acre parcel of land near Read Street is known, a...

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 8:10 am

Not your typical paint job

Maine College of Art students show off the 48-foot-long mural they recently created on Preble Street's Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter, now being renovated at the corner of Preble Street and Cumberland Avenue in Portland. The students teamed up with the project's contractor, Wright-Ryan Construction,...

News •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 8:00 am

Water issues not unfamiliar to Portland Water District candidates

PORTLAND — The election of a trustee for the Portland Water District may not be the first decision voters consider when they cast ballots on Nov. 6, but the candidates believe it's an important one. Incumbent Gary Libby, who has served as a trustee for 18 years, is seeking re-electio...

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:50 am

Out & About: Suzy Bogguss drives north to Portland

Lots of music is coming up over the next week, with the biggest name being Suzy Bogguss, a golden-throated country singer with several gold records to her credit. Maine is blessed with two superb string quartets, and the season-opening concerts of both are slated for this weekend. The DaPo...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:50 am

People and Business

Appointments The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants recently appointed Merrill Barter as one of 10 national members of the State and Local Taxation Technical Resource Panel through September 2013 year. Barter is a certified...

Community •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Adrien Arthur Noble Jr., 87: a storyteller, navy man

PORTLAND — Adrien Arthur Noble Jr., 87, of Portland died on Oct. 14 at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Portland, the son of Adrien Arthur Noble Sr. and Arie Annie (Barker) Noble. He attended local schools. He left Deering High School in 1943 and enlisted in the Navy during World War II. Afte...

Obituaries •

Tuesday, October 23, 2012