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PublishedOctober 14, 2024
Greater Portland Council of Governments leads coastal erosion initiative
The Greater Portland Council of Governments received a grant to help Casco Bay municipalities that are facing coastal erosion and gather more coastal bluff data.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2024
Cumberland postpones rail-to-trail vote, abutting property owners opposed
The Casco Bay Trail Alliance, which seeks to alter the Berlin Subdivision rail corridor to add a trail looping from Portland to Lewiston/Auburn, is asking towns along the route to sign off in support. Cumberland recently voted to postpone a decision.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2024
‘O Lar’ exhibit at Portland Public Library shows many meanings of home
The exhibit in the Lewis Gallery opened on Oct. 4 and was curated by a local Portland illustrator.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2024
Construction begins on mountain bike park in Riverton
On Oct. 1, Maine Trail Builders broke ground on a bike track in Riverton Trolley Park as part of an effort by the Portland Parks Conservancy and the city of Portland to increase usage of the park.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2024
Breastfeeding group grows community for new parents
After struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, La Leche League of Portland is growing in strength.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2024
Portland restaurants celebrate Maine Lobster Week with flair
From Sept. 22-29, 16 Portland restaurants served creative lobster specials to support the lobster industry during the shoulder season.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2024
Portland Trails improves pedestrian safety with traffic-slowing modifications
With support from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and two Portland neighborhood associations, Portland Trails installed paint and poles at six intersections to slow cars and increase their awareness of pedestrians and cyclists.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2024
Animation Planet Film Festival animates community for local artists
On Saturday, the festival showcased 27 animated shorts by artists from Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, with the goal connecting artists of all experience levels.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2024
‘Street Play’ photos capture Munjoy Hill youth in the ’70s
Photographer Mark Rockwood reflects on both the Munjoy Hill neighborhood and on his life 50 years ago when he took the photos of children on the street.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2024
Pirate band steers celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day
The Portland-based band the Shank Painters performed sea shanties in Congress Square Park.
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