PORTLAND — Through These Doors has received close to $450,000 to help individuals move on after domestic violence. The money from Office of Violence Against Women’s Transitional Housing Grant Assistance Program will priovide funding for Through These Doors to provide residences for 10 survivors and their families in private housing units. “The non-profit will collaborate […]
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India Street hotel breaks ground in Portland
The mixed-use project will also include an office building, pharmacy and distribution space, three residential buildings and a parking garage.
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Developer not giving up on vision for Portland’s historic island fort
Mike Dugay’s idea of commercializing Fort Gorges has already run into resistance, even though no formal proposal has been presented to the city.
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Fledgling Portland parks group outlines priorities, begins raising money
The Portland Parks Conservancy is looking to establish a Portland Youth Corps for the city parks, while raising money to increase access and enjoyment of a playground and planned trail system in the Riverton neighborhood.
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Workers are celebrated during annual Labor Day breakfast in Portland
Sen. Bernie Sanders had been scheduled to speak at the event, but organizers asked him not to because it might have been seen as their endorsement of his candidacy, a labor official says.
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New owner plans to add speakeasy to Pat’s Pizza Old Port
Mike Lizotte is also planning to renovate the dining room of the restaurant on Market Street and give free pizza for a year to the first 100 diners.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man arrested after allegedly stabbing woman in Portland
Richard McDowell of Portland was arrested after an altercation outside a soup kitchen on Oxford Street, according to police.
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Short-term rental operators in South Portland respond to threat of legal action
South Portland is among many communities worldwide, including Portland and Cape Elizabeth, wrestling with rentals listed on websites such as Airbnb and HomeAway.
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Short-term rental operators in South Portland respond to threat of legal action
The city is among many communities worldwide, including Portland and Cape Elizabeth, wrestling with rentals listed on websites such as Airbnb and HomeAway.
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Maine Genealogical Society to host conference Sept. 13-14 in Portland
Keynote speakers will be renowned experts Patricia Hobbs and Karen Stanbary.