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Man arrested for indecent conduct on Western Prom
On Wednesday, July 28 at approximately 7:30 a.m., Norman Dickinson, 42, was arrested on the Western Promenade for indecent conduct and refusing to submit for arrest or detention, after he was accused of pulling down his pants, Portland police reported.
Police arrest Portland residents on cocaine, pot charges
On Thursday evening, a joint investigation of the Westbrook Police Department and Maine Drug Enforcement Agency resulted in the arrest of two suspected drug traffickers in Riverbank Park on Main Street in Westbrook, the Westbrook Police Department reported.
Do you read the ghosts?
A look at the city's ghost signs.
Autobiographical cartoonist to visit library Aug. 17
Portland Public Library will welcome cartoonist Ryan Claytor on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m., in a lecture presented in conjunction with Casablanca Comics. The event will take place in Rines Auditorium.
Capisic Street, Canco Road sites of utility work Monday
Beginning Monday, Aug. 2, sewer installation and utility work will be underway on Capisic Street between Colonial Road and Macy Street, and storm drain installation and utility work will be happening on Canco Road between Read Street and Wellington Road, the city warned. Hours of work on both projects arefrom 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
One venue bans cover songs, others embrace them
The lines have been drawn, and the cover song is officially persona non grata at Geno’s Rock Club, as the trend that has changed Portland’s early week music scene and landed one venue in hot water with the country’s largest music licensing organizations is banned from the club.
With new ticket, Lottery goes deep into Patriot fandom
Ron Flagg of Portland loves the Maine State Lottery, and he loves the New England Patriot football team. Consider him a lock to buy a new Maine Lottery Patriots instant ticket, which debuts today in Maine.
Hot island ride being raffled off
On an island not exactly known for automotive status, a hot set of wheels turns heads.
Ramp work a backdrop to bigger Franklin Arterial discussion
As anyone who's driven the area knows, traffic cones line the offramps from Interstate 295 to Franklin Street. Call them a visual reminder of the state's need to keep traffic flowing in this busy interchange.
State Theatre begins ticket pre-sales
While fans throw out suggestions for shows they'd like to see, pre-sales of tickets are underway for the State Theatre's initial slate of fall concerts.
Musician delves underground, returns with gifts
A serious underground wave is hitting Portland tonight.
Chandler’s Band of Portland to play at Fort Allen Park tonight
Tonight at 7 p.m., the Chandler’s Band will perform in the city’s Summer Outdoor Concert Series at the historic Fort Allen Park Gazebo on theEastern Promenade. The event is sponsored by the city’s Recreation and Facilities Management Department and the Willey Trust. Rain date is Aug. 5.
What's In a Name?
Whaddapita!, purveyor of Greek food at fast food prices, opened Sunday at its Portland location on the end of Fessenden Street.
The Corner Room Kitchen & Bar adds outdoor seating
The Corner Room restaurant announced that it recently added sidewalk tables on Federal Street, lining the side of the restaurant. To protect the restaurant guests from the heat of full sun, the Corner Room has also added awnings to the side of the restaurant.
Umbrella museum creator releases book
A new book titled, “Uncovered and Exposed! A Guide to the World’s Only Umbrella Cover Museum” is being released on August 6 and 7, the author announced.
Creative groups eye future together, or not
Two of the city's high-profile creative economy groups will consider working together more closely.
Safe paths part of larger Franklin Arterial planning
Stick around to the end of Wednesday's meeting on the future of Franklin Arterial if you want to hear about improving the safety for bicyclists and pedestrians at the street's intersection with Marginal Way.
Maine Historical Society hosts poets Estha Weiner and Betsy Sholl
On Wednesday, Aug. 4, the Maine Historical Society will host a poetry reading by author Estha Weiner and Betsy Sholl, Poet Laureate of Maine.
'Circuit Breaker' tax and rent refund program applications available Aug. 1
AUGUSTA — Senator Justin Alfond, D-Cumberland County, announced that the 2010-2011 Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund Program, also known as the "Circuit Breaker" program, will be accepting applications again beginning Aug. 1.
Civic Center weathers live-show slump
The Cumberland County Civic Center cut back on staff and endured a shaky concert touring industry to end the 2009-2010 fiscal year with an operating surplus, managers of the Portland venue reported.
With city facade money, awnings adorn State Theatre block
Green-and-white striped awnings in the block of the State Theatre mark the second successful application of a city program to beautify business exteriors.
Local iPhone developer helps golfers, hits green
A student business plan winner has entered the real world in a real way, creating one of the more successful iPhone apps.
Portland, SoPo invest $6 million in curbing sewage pollution
Between Portland and South Portland, D&C Construction is wading through nearly $6 million worth of sewage projects that will help keep local waterways clean.
LearningWorks and Wolfe’s Neck Farm to celebrate opening of greenhouse
FREEPORT — A partnership between Wolfe’s Neck Farm and LearningWorks has resulted in a new three-season greenhouse for Wolfe’s Neck Farm’s educational programs, LearningWorks announced in a press release. The two organizations will celebrate the opening of the greenhouse today (Tuesday, July 27) at 10:15 a.m.
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