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 […]
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Barbara Bush visits Portland children’s hospital
PORTLAND — Barbara Bush and her dog were a hit at the children’s hospital bearing her name. Mrs. Bush, wife of former President George H.W. Bush and a summer resident of Kennebunkport, read to young patients Thursday at The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center on Thursday. She chose “The Best Mouse Cookie” […]
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Portland charter school fails inspection again
PORTLAND (AP) — A charter school in the Maine city of Portland has failed another inspection less than three weeks before it’s scheduled to open. City inspectors have cited electrical and fire safety issues at the Baxter Academy charter school. The building failed two previous inspections on Aug. 12 and in July because of fire […]
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Barbara Bush to visit Maine children’s hospital
PORTLAND (AP) — Barbara Bush and her two dogs are paying a visit to Maine Medical Center. Mrs. Bush, wife of former President George H.W. Bush and a summer resident of Kennebunkport, will read to young patients at The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center on Thursday. The visit also fulfills a “Live […]
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Ex-Brunswick pastor accused of having church pay wife while he collected disability
PORTLAND — The former pastor of a Brunswick church appeared Wednesday in U.S. District Court on charges that he conspired with others to have his wife paid for work he did so that the minister would not lose his disability benefits. Carroll Freemont Pennell, 68, of Cushing, Texas, is charged with conspiracy to commit Social […]
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Portland offers training for dealing with shooter
PORTLAND (AP) — The police department in Maine’s biggest city wants businesses to know how to deal with a gunman. Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck is providing so-called “active shooter” training Tuesday to employees of Apothecary by Design with a goal of spreading the word about free resources available to local businesses that want to […]
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David W. Steele
1942 – 2013 AUBURN — David W. Steele, 71, of Auburn, passed away suddenly at his residence on Thursday, Aug. 15. He was born in Portland on March 26, 1942, the son of Douglas W. and Althea Scribner Steele. He graduated from Deering High School in 1960, and the University of Southern Maine in 1964. […]
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Step right up and earn a degree in circus arts — in Portland
PORTLAND — The country’s first college for the circus arts has chosen a home, and that home will be Portland. The Circus Conservatory of America was unveiled on Thursday afternoon as the first anchor tenant for the much-anticipated $105 million development of Portland’s Thompson’s Point, which also will include a 3,500-seat event center that eventually […]
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No clowning around: Circus school plans Portland campus
PORTLAND — The country’s first college for the circus arts has chosen a home, and that home will be Portland. The Circus Conservatory of America was unveiled on Thursday afternoon as the first anchor tenant for the much-anticipated $105 million development of Portland’s Thompson’s Point, which also will include a 3,500-seat event center that eventually […]