Loren Lepage University of New England, occupational therapy major, graduated May 2010 Current hometown: Portland Age: 26 Live at home/rent/buy your own home? Currently renting Current job? I am an occupational therapist at New England Rehab in Portland Maine. Enjoy what you do? I love it. If you’re comfortable sharing, how much college debt are […]
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Turning recycled sails into nautical totes, Portland’s Sea Bags looks to expand amid an ocean of success
PORTLAND — The classic canvas tote has symbolized Maine for decades. But in the last few years, another bag is starting to dominate. Sea Bags, made of recycled sail and nautical line, are crafted in Portland by a team of seamstresses and designers. The popular accessory, sold by J. Crew, Tommy Bahama and Sperry Top-Sider, […]
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Pirates, Cumberland County Civic Center at odds over lease
If the Portland Pirates are going to play anywhere other than the Cumberland County Civic Center — this year or beyond — it’s not going to be far away. The AHL hockey club and the building’s trustees are at odds over the team’s lease to use the facility. That friction may result in even more […]
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Controversial Portland charter school passes city inspection a week before opening day
PORTLAND — Baxter Academy for Technology and Science passed a city inspection of its 54 York St. facility Wednesday after lingering fire safety and electrical concerns caused the new charter school to fail at least two previous reviews. The passing marks clear the way for Baxter Academy to acquire its occupancy permit and receive its […]
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Southwest to offer nonstop service between Portland and Orlando
PORTLAND (AP) — Southwest Airlines has announced that it will start offering nonstop flights between Portland and Orlando early next year. The airline said in a release that the “seasonal route” will be on Saturdays starting March 11. The Portland International Jetport previously had a nonstop flight to Orlando on AirTran. That flight ended in […]
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Police ID man who fell from Portland garage
PORTLAND (AP) — Police said the death of a man who fell from the sixth-floor of a Portland parking garage is not considered a homicide. The body of 54-year-old David Thorne was found on the street next to the garage at about 1:45 p.m. Sunday. Police said witnesses saw a man dangling his legs over […]
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Portland jetport’s passenger traffic up slightly
PORTLAND (AP) — Passenger numbers at the Portland International Jetport have slowly started to climb after four consecutive years of declines. There was a 1.4 percent increase in passengers passing through the jetport in the first six months of this year when compared to the same time-period last year. Portland’s passenger traffic is ahead of […]
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Man’s body found on street near parking garage in Portland
PORTLAND (AP) — Portland police say a man who was found dead in the middle of a downtown street may have fallen or jumped from a nearby parking garage. Police say the unidentified man was found lying on Free Street on Sunday afternoon. Lt. Robert Doherty tells the Portland Press Herald it’s not clear if […]
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Two blocks of Portland’s Old Port to go up for auction in September
PORTLAND — A valuable piece of real estate in the heart of Portland’s Old Port is going on the auction block next month, putting in play a stretch of buildings known for its nightclubs and bars. The six century-old buildings are situated on two blocks on Fore and Wharf streets. Businesses currently calling the properties […]
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Council eases path to casino gambling at Scarborough Downs
SCARBOROUGH — Zoning around Scarborough Downs now allows casino gambling, after action Wednesday by the Town Council. Councilors also gave initial approval to ordinance revisions that would restrict beach access for dogs. The rezoning of about 450 acres of racetrack land owned by Sharon Terry for mixed-use development was amended by councilors to include casino […]