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Here’s 15 Portland, Maine, Bars Recommended for Women in Their Late 30’s
I found this topic idea off of a Facebook group called Portland, Maine. It's nothing crazy, but it's super interesting. Hundreds of Mainers are in this group, and I'm willing to bet that every 10 minutes, a new posting goes up asking different questions about the city. The topics range from individuals looking for housing recommendations to super specific questions, like this one Deb Chin posted:
Update on the Gorham Connector Project: Public engagement process and permit application timeline ex
Update on the Gorham Connector Project: Public engagement process and permit application timeline extended. Future public engagements will be announced with ample public notice. PORTLAND, Maine-Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) would like to provide an important update regarding the Gorham Connector Project. The original timeline for public process and permit application...
CMP says flutter of power outages in Windham was routine issue
WINDHAM (WGME) -- CMP says a series of repeated power outages in Windham has been resolved after residents called the CBS13 I-Team for answers. Residents reported losing power several times throughout the course of the day, often for brief moments before coming back on. CMP says these outages are routine...
Kennebunkport officials say don't swim at Colony Beach due to elevated levels of bacteria
Officials are warning residents and visitors to stay out of the water at Colony Beach in Kennebunkport near the mouth of the Kennebunk River. The town says test results from Wednesday showed an elevated level of bacteria in the water. They tested again on Thursday and will have those results on Friday.
Reveler Development and Penobscot General Contractors celebrate topping out at 60 Barra Rd. in Biddeford, ME
Biddeford, ME Reveler Development, in partnership with Penobscot General Contractors, held the “topping out” of their latest project located at 60 Barra Rd. The milestone marks the completion of the building’s structural phase, bringing it one step closer to delivering a residential offering to the area’s growing workforce.
Puleo settles in as Windham’s new Planning Director
The Town of Windham has a new planning director, Stephen Puleo, who plans to approach his job with transparency and high standards when it comes to reviewing and approving project developments in Windham and aims to help make Windham the crown jewel of the coastal communities in Maine. Stephen Puleo...
Kennebunkport warns against swimming as waste continues to be discharged into river
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) -- The stinky situation in Kennebunkport continues. The town's wastewater treatment facility has not been working properly and they had no choice but to put the partially treated waste into the Kennebunk River. The town said on Tuesday based on test results from Monday, the water is still...
Westbrook school budget passes, RSU 16 school budget advances
Two school budgets are moving forward. Voters in Westbrook approving a new $51 million school budget on Tuesday. Just over 53 percent of people voted in favor of it. The school committee cut several positions and shaved $700,000 off the initial proposal, which voters rejected last month. With the budget...
3 Northern New England Cities Rank Top 10 Least-Stressed in the US
Stress. We all have it, but the past few years have really ramped it up. From a pandemic to inflation, natural disasters, and crime rates, it's been a wild ride. But there's some good news to come out of our corner of the country. Two of our local gems, Nashua, New Hampshire, and Portland, Maine, are living the good life, and just ranked in the top 10 least-stressed cities in the US.
South Portland's Electric Tool Library offers yard care equipment rentals
The Electric Tool Library in South Portland is lending a helping hand to its residents who want to clean up their properties without buying a shed full of tools. They've got everything from everything from lawnmowers to leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, weed whackers, and more. “You can just show up...
Maine Maritime Academy's TS State of Maine returns after 75-day voyage
PORTLAND (WGME) - After visiting ports in Spain, Portugal and Canada, the "TS State of Maine,” the training ship of Maine Maritime Academy, arrived in Portland on Tuesday. The ship set sail back in early May and was at sea for 75 days. On Wednesday, CBS 13/Fox 23 caught...
This Maine program helps former youth-in-care get a place of their own
PORTLAND, Maine — According to official recent U.S. Census data, there are more than 2,000 kids in foster care in Maine. About 100 kids age out of the system annually when they turn 18 and become a legal adult, but some can extend state care services until they are 21 years old.
Official Statement Condemning Political Violence and Upholding Democratic Values
Mayor Grohman and the City Council have signed the following joint statement:. "The City of Biddeford stands united in condemning political violence and upholding democratic values. The strength and integrity of our democratic system rely on the principles of free speech, peaceful protest, and civil discourse. Political violence in any...
Portland councilors to hear from public as debate over hazard pay continues
PORTLAND, Maine — "We already operate on a really tight margin," Tamara Gallagher, owner of The Growing Tree Childcare, said. She said that margin is so tight, the center had to close temporarily over the winter after a series of storms, but not because of the weather. "There was...
Portland Public Library among cooling centers open in Maine with high heat, humidity in forecast
PORTLAND, Maine — Nearly a dozen cooling centers will be available in the state of Maine on Wednesday as some areas, including Portland, could see heat index values as high as 100 degrees. The city of Portland sent a public alert Tuesday morning stating that the Portland Public Library...
RFB - Lead Hazard Reduction & Healthy Home Improvements at 154 Cleaves St
On behalf of the homeowner, the City of Biddeford Housing Rehabilitation Office is requesting bids from qualified Maine-licensed lead abatement contractors for the lead hazard reduction and related rehabilitation of the multifamily property located at 154 Cleaves St, Biddeford, ME 04005. The contractor shall be required to complete work as specified and outlined in the Bid Specifications & Bid Request Forms included herein. Interested parties are invited to submit sealed bids for BID# 2024-07-18-01-LEAD: Lead Hazard Reduction & Healthy Homes Improvements at 154 Cleaves St. to the Housing Rehab Office, City Hall RM 204, PO Box 586/205 Main Street, Biddeford, ME 04005, by no later than Noon Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
School facilities bond project presentations July 17 in Gray and July 22 in NG
The MSAD 15 school board is hosting two community meetings this month to share updates about facilities improvement bond projects currently in development. The bond project focuses on four areas: an air quality project; cafeteria/kitchen, stage, and performing arts renovations at the High School; and improvements to athletic fields and to the gym.
Storms bring lightning, damage to Maine with more on the horizon
MAINE — Several strong, even severe, storms moved through Maine Tuesday evening, bringing heavy rain, strong, gusty winds and a lot of lightning. Some areas also saw downed trees and power lines, causing thousands of customers to lose power. A few hundred customers were still without power on Wednesday morning, mainly in York County, especially in Lebanon.
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