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Abyssinian church in Portland listed among America's most-endangered historic places

PORTLAND — The Abyssinian Meeting House, a 185-year-old landmark at 75 Newbury St., is being added to a list of the nation's 11 most endangered historic places. The National Trust for Historic Preservation included the meeting house on its 2013 list, which also includes Gay Head Ligh...

William Hall • News •
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Frustrated co-chairman quits Cumberland-North Yarmouth school board

CUMBERLAND — Citing ongoing frustration with the School Administrative District 51 Board of Directors, co-Chairman Jeff Porter said Tuesday that he will resign from the panel effective July 1. The Crossing Brook Road resident called the board "dysfunctional" and said he will not serv...

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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Pier hotel proposal gets mixed reaction from Portland City Council

PORTLAND — A wharf owner hoping to get permission from the city to build a waterfront hotel and other tourist-centered amenities met with the City Council Monday to discuss the likelihood of getting permission for such a project.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 9:16 am
Peaks Island Council poised to recommend wind study to city

Land group says no to using former Navy tower for wind meter

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 8:36 am
Funny evening, serious cause

PORTLAND — In a 2006 interview, when Matt Noyes of Scarborough was just 23 and facing treatment for his second brain tumor, he said he loved being able to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

Peggy Roberts • News •
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 8:18 am
St. Patrick's Day Parade

Taina Ciaizzo points to a friend in the crowd while she marches down Commercial Street on Sunday during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 7:53 am
Reduced budget sent to Portland School Committee

Panel to weigh need for assistant superintendent, retirement incentives

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 7:17 am
RSU officials make case for new school

BATH — Attendance was light Wednesday evening at the final public hearing on plans for a new Woolwich Central School, leading some advocates of the project to hope that the small turnout was a sign of silent support.

Alex Lear • News •
Friday, March 13, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Haigis developer asks Scarborough for TIF extension

SCARBOROUGH — The company responsible for the bulk of recent development along Haigis Parkway is requesting financial help from the town.

Peggy Roberts • News •
Friday, March 13, 2009 at 10:33 pm
The young men and the sea

Fishing is their love, sport, teacher, livelihood

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Friday, March 13, 2009 at 4:56 pm

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