LEWISTON — In observance of the World Day of the Sick, Bishop Robert Deeley is scheduled to celebrate a Mass of the Anointing of the Sick at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on 122 Ash St. The World Day of the Sick, held Feb. 11, was introduced by […]
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Deering grad, teacher team up to create ‘miraculous’ communication app
ReachMyTeach, which is used in the Portland area to improve communication between teachers, students and parents, could spread to more schools thanks to a significant financial investment from an education group.
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GWI to expand fiber-optic broadband networks in 5 Maine communities
The planned fiber-optic expansion will be accessible to 12,000 homes and businesses, including some in South Portland.
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Carrabassett Valley hall of fame committee announces class of 2022
The Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Selection Committee has named seven individuals to be inducted into the Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame at the 20th annual Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame celebration scheduled for Nov. 5 at Sugarloaf. The Maine Ski Hall of Fame is a program of the […]
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Accusation that South Portland councilor abused power is partly substantiated
Police were unjustified in issuing a cease harassment notice over critical social media posts at the request of a city councilor’s spouse, an investigator found.
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Room at the inn: A South Portland hotel goes all out to help asylum seekers
General Manager Michelle Sandman has transformed the Quality Inn & Suites into a village atmosphere for asylum seekers who have overflowed Portland’s family shelter.
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Mother settles suit over transgender teen’s 2016 suicide at Long Creek
Michelle Knowles, of North Vassalboro, filed the federal lawsuit against the Maine Department of Corrections in April.
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Mallside retail center in South Portland sold for $20 million
The buyer, Wood Hill Realty Associates LLC, plans to make improvements to the property, including a parking lot renovation.
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Diocese names Christmas card contest winners
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development (winning artwork, captions below/larger size images available). All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by […]
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Maine woman becomes first Somali-American mayor in U.S.
Deqa Dhalac was formally seated Monday as the top elected leader of South Portland, Maine’s fourth largest city.