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Portland Regional Chamber CEO to step down

PORTLAND — W. Godfrey Wood, chief executive of the Portland Regional Chamber, today said he will retire from his position at the end of the month. Wood has been the business advocacy group's top executive since 1997. PRC Board Chairman James Cohen said the chamber would immedi...

William Hall • News •
Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 2:50 pm

Richard Frederick Schwarz, 88: veteran, reluctant gardener

CUMBERLAND — Richard Frederick Schwarz, 88, died Nov. 21 at Mercy Hospital after a long period of declining health. He was born in Portland on May 20, 1924, the second son of William Frederick and Georgiana Mae (Mitchell) Schwarz. He was educated in Portland schools and graduated fro...

Obituaries •
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Maryland firefighter picked for Portland fire chief

PORTLAND — Jerome LaMoria, a 25-year firefighting veteran from Prince George's County, Md., has been chosen to become chief of the city Fire Department, City Manager Mark Rees announced Tuesday. LaMoria's select...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 12:50 pm

Portland free health clinic 'living on fumes'

PORTLAND — More than 500 people could lose their only source of health care if an India Street clinic can't soon find a way to pay its bills. The Portland Community Free Clinic, at 103 India St., offers primary and some specialized medical care to low-income Cumberland County residen...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Return to 'The Gilded Age': Portland's Victoria Mansion is ready for its holiday close-up

PORTLAND — Visitors at Victoria Mansion this month may think they're seeing ghosts of Christmas past. The historic house and museum is decked with holiday garlands, bows, lights, ornaments and even bird cages in a style reminiscent of the late 1800s. It's all part of the mansion's 29...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 11:40 am

Intern's project produces income for Portland Adult Ed

PORTLAND — Samantha Collins, a 2011 Bowdoin College graduate, turned her internship with Portland Adult Education into a $30,000 grant for infrastructure improvement for the pro...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 10:40 am

Portland School Board inauguration

Three School Board members and three student representatives were sworn in Monday evening at City Hall. Newcomer Holly Seeliger, left, from District 2, joined returning member Jenna Vendil of District 1 and at-large representative Sarah Thompson. The three student representatives are Oliver Nolan...

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 9:50 am

High school graduation: Maine strong, Portland area stronger

CAPE ELIZABETH — High school graduation rates in greater Portland and Mid-Coast Maine are higher than the rest of state, which overall ranked 10th in the nation, according to the first comparison data released by the U.S. Department of Education that includes a standard formula for most sta...

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 8:50 am

Wreaths caravan to make stops in greater Portland

PORTLAND — A motorcade of 50 trucks, motorcyles and other vehicles bringing 20,000 holiday wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia will make three stops in the Portland area Sunday. The "Escort to Arlington" convoy is organized by Wreaths Across America, a Maine...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7:50 am

Expanded Riverton Park clubhouse reopens

PORTLAND — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine has reopened its Riverton Park clubhouse after an expansion that now allows it to serve 60 children a day – a 50 percent increase. With 3,000 square feet of space, the renovated clubhouse is open to children ages 5-13. A $...

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7:40 am
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